Mandhana expressed pride in representing Maharashtra, highlighting the collective effort of the team in achieving the World Cup victory. She thanked MCA President Rohit Pawar and office-bearers for recognising her contribution. She praised MCA’s initiatives for women cricketers, including the Maharashtra Women’s Premier League and the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy victory.

MCA President Rohit Pawar congratulated Mandhana and the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for their achievement. He said her consistent performances and determination played a pivotal role in securing the World Cup. Pawar also acknowledged the BCCI for providing world-class infrastructure and support to both men’s and women’s cricket.

Former MCA President Ajay Shirke and other MCA officials extended their congratulations. The award ceremony highlighted Maharashtra’s commitment to nurturing women cricketers. Earlier, the Maharashtra Senior Women’s Team received Rs 40 lakh for their T20 Trophy win.

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The ACA made this decision last week after Smriti Mandhana’s appeal during a “Breaking Boundaries” event in August 2025. Mandhana suggested that stadiums should celebrate leading Indian women cricketers. Her suggestion received immediate support from Minister Nara Lokesh, who consulted the ACA to make it a reality.

Mithali Raj, one of the greatest women’s cricketers, holds the record for the most runs in women’s ODIs with 7,805 runs from 232 matches. She also played 89 T20Is and 12 Tests, retiring in 2022 after a 23-year-long career.

Raavi Kalpana represented India in seven ODIs between 2015 and 2016. Her success has inspired players like Arundhati Reddy, S Meghana, and N Shree Charani from Andhra Pradesh, boosting the state’s presence in Indian women’s cricket.

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