Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav felicitated Kranti Goud, the fast bowler of India’s ICC Women’s World Cup-winning team, at the CM residence on Friday.
Goud, who hails from Ghuwara village in Chhatarpur district, received a ₹1 crore cash reward, as announced earlier by the state government.
A video of the ceremony shows the Chief Minister felicitating Kranti, presenting the honours, and congratulating her for her remarkable performance in the tournament.
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During the felicitation at the Chief Minister’s residence, Kranti Goud was honoured with a medal and presented with a framed photograph of the entire World Cup-winning team.
Sports Minister Vishvas Sarang was also present at the event.
During the felicitation, the Chief Minister congratulated her for bringing glory to the nation and expressed pride in her achievement.
He also assured support for her future career and hinted at the possibility of offering her a government job.
While talking to the media, Kranti, who comes from a humble background, said she always believed she would wear the Indian jersey one day. “When I first held the bat, I knew I’d play for India,” she said, adding that she is proud to represent Bundelkhand. Once ridiculed for playing cricket with boys, she said, “The same people are applauding me today.”
Kranti had arrived in Bhopal on Thursday night to a warm welcome at Raja Bhoj Airport, where female players and Sports Department officials greeted her with drums and cheers.
In the wake of the Indian women’s cricket team lifting the World Cup, the state government may revoke suspension of fast bowler Kranti Goud’s father, Munna Singh. Singh, a police constable, was suspended in 2012.
While felicitating the cricketer at the CM House on Friday, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the government would explore all avenues, and appropriate action would be taken to ensure that Singh is reinstated.
Moreover, a cricket stadium will be built in Kranti’s home district, Chhatarpur.
The CM also felicitated Kranti’s parents and coach Rajiv Birthare. He said that she is an inspiration to the girls of the entire nation as she faced tough circumstances to create a niche for herself.
