India, Nov. 7 -- India opener Pratika Rawal has received her Women's World Cup 2025 winner's medal following the personal intervention of ICC President Jay Shah, her father Pradeep Rawal confirmed. The 23-year-old batter was ruled out of the tournament after twisting her ankle during India's final group-stage match against Bangladesh and was subsequently replaced by Shafali Verma in the squad ahead of the semi-finals.

Shafali went on to play a pivotal role in India's title-winning campaign, starring with both bat and ball in the final against South Africa as the team clinched a 52-run victory at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. As the Indian players celebrated their historic triumph, Pratika - who had been an integral part of the ...