New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Smriti Mandhana, Radha Yadav and Jemimah Rodrigues were rewarded with a cash prize of Rs.2.5 crore each by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday during a felicitation programme held at the CM's official residence 'Varsha' in south Mumbai. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was also present during the programme.

The cash reward comes in after the Indian women's team lifted the ICC Women's World Cup for the first time, beating South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. India team head coach Amol Muzumdar, who also belongs from the state, was also presented with a cheque of Rs.22.5 lakh, while rest of the member of the support staff was presented with Rs.11 lakh.

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