The ICC is set to modify its policy to ensure that players who contribute significantly during a World Cup campaign but miss the final due to injury will still receive a winner’s medal.
BCCI President and ICC chief Jay Shah personally intervened to secure Pratika Rawal her rightful medal, highlighting her vital contribution before injury.
Before her injury, Pratika Rawal had scored over 300 runs, becoming India’s second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, a major factor in India’s World Cup triumph.
Fans expressed anger on social media after knowing Pratika didn’t receive a medal because she wasn’t in the final 15 due to injury. The backlash prompted official action.
This move marks a first-of-its-kind rule change in ICC history, ensuring that all players who were part of the squad and contributed to a title run are recognized equally.
The decision not only grants Pratika Rawal her World Cup-winning medal but also sets a precedent for fair acknowledgment of players’ efforts across all future ICC tournaments.