MP CM announces 25 lakh each to 3 Blind Women World Cup winning cricketers

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has announced an incentive of Rs 25 lakh each to three women cricketers from Madhya Pradesh, who were part of the Indian team that won the Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2025.

The cricketers, along with coaches, met the CM at the Samatva Bhavan, the Chief Minister’s residence in Bhopal. The players include Sunita Sarathe, Sushma Patel, and Durga Yewale.

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Dr Yadav announced that for this achievement, all three players will receive an incentive of Rs 25 lakh each, consisting of Rs 10 lakh in cash and Rs 15 lakh each in the form of fixed deposits. Chief Minister Dr Yadav honoured the three players and coaches by presenting them with trophies and ‘angavastram’ (stole).

Chief Minister Dr Yadav stated that the state government will also provide for further education and coaching of the three players who have brought glory to the state. Chief Minister Dr Yadav also announced an incentive of Rs 1 lakh each to the women’s coaches, namely, Sonu Golkar, Omprakash Pal, and Deepak Pahade.

The Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team achieved a historic victory by defeating Nepal in the final match of the Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket 2025.

The Women’s Blind Cricket Team included three talented players from Madhya Pradesh.

Among them, Sunita Sarathe, playing in the all-rounder category, is from Narmadapuram, Sushma Patel is from Damoh and Durga Yewale, playing as a batsman and wicketkeeper, is from Betul.