Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini honoured Indian woman cricketer Shafali Verma with a cheque for Rs 1.50 crore and a Grade-A gradation certificate for her outstanding performance. In addition, the Haryana State Commission for Women has appointed cricketer Shafali Verma as its Brand Ambassador. She was a player of the 2025 World Cup-winning women’s cricket team.
Saini presented the award at his residence, where Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel and Shafali Verma’s family members — her grandfather, father, and brother — were also present. The Chief Minister felicitated her with a memento and a shawl. Congratulating Shafali Verma and her family, CM Saini said Haryana is a hub of sports, and the daughters of the state have brought glory to the nation at the international level. He said the daughter of Haryana played a pivotal role in the World Cup final, helping India become world champions.
Saini said cricketer Shafali Verma has enhanced the pride of her family, the state, and the nation. “She is a source of inspiration for the youth across the country. The state government is formulating several schemes to promote sportspersons. Nearly 2,000 sports nurseries have been opened across the state to train children from the grassroots level and provide them with a platform to excel. “The Government stands fully with the youth,” said the Chief Minister. He said the Government is carrying out awareness campaigns through various means, including marathons and cyclothons, to encourage the youth to stay away from drugs.
