-She led India to a historic victory by scoring 87 runs and taking two wickets in the final.
-She was honored by MLA Mukesh Sharma and the district administration.
-Daughters have brought honor to the nation : MLA Mukesh Sharma
Gurugram : A grand felicitation ceremony was held in Gurugram today by MLA Mukesh Sharma and the district administration for Indian cricket team player Shefali Verma, who led India to a historic 52-run victory with a stellar performance in the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final. Municipal Corporation of Gurugram Mayor Rajrani Malhotra was also present on the occasion.
Shefali Verma scored 87 runs in the final match and took two crucial wickets. Her brilliant all-round performance helped India achieve this historic victory.
During the felicitation ceremony, MLA Mukesh Sharma honored Shefali Verma with a shawl, a memento, and a bouquet. He said that Shefali has brought glory to Haryana and the entire country. He said that this achievement is not just about sports, but an example of making dreams come true.
Mukesh Sharma said that daughters like Shefali are the face of the new India today. They have proven that no obstacle is too great for hard work and courage. This is an inspiration for youth, especially daughters, that no matter how big the goal, it can be achieved with determination.
While accepting the honor, Shefali Verma expressed her gratitude to everyone. She said that the soil of Haryana has given her courage, passion, and the strength to win. She said that this honor is not just mine, but belongs to the entire country and all those who have always encouraged her. It is also a big responsibility for her. She will continue to strive to raise the Indian flag even higher on the world stage by playing with complete dedication and commitment. She gave a message to the youth: dream big, work hard, and success will surely come.
On this occasion, Gurugram SDM Paramjeet Chahal, CTM Sapna Yadav, District Information and Public Relations Officer Bijendra Kumar and Gurugram Cricket Association counselor Anoop along with other dignitaries were present.