International cricketer Sneha Rana of Uttarakhand, who represented India in the recently concluded Women's Cricket World Cup, received a phone call from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday.
The chief minister congratulated Sneha Rana on her contribution to the Indian cricket team and extended his best wishes for an outstanding performance and India's victory in the World Cup tournament, according to a press release issued by the Uttarakhand chief minister’s office.
Appreciating her achievements and her role in bringing pride to both the state and the nation, Chief Minister Dhami announced an incentive of ₹50 lakh for Sneha Rana. "Sneha Rana has brought glory to Uttarakhand on the world stage through her hard work, determination and talent. Her success is an inspiration for our youth, especially for young girls. The state government is committed to providing the best support and encouragement to sportspersons," Dhami said.
"Uttarakhand's daughters are making the nation proud, and Sneha Rana's performance is a shining example of this excellence,” he added.
Expressing gratitude for the recognition and support, Sneha said, "I will continue to strive to bring honour to the country and to Uttarakhand."
Hosts India became the fourth nation to lift the trophy, to the delight of their adoring fans in Navi Mumbai, at the end of a competition which saw individual records being broken, according to an ICC media release.
India joined Australia, England and New Zealand as ICC Women's Cricket World Cup winners for the first time on. India's Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament after becoming the first player to score more than 200 runs and taking more than 20 wickets in an ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. She saved her best for last with five for 39 in the final.
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