India, Nov. 6 -- Despite being the second-highest run-scorer for India in their historic Women's World Cup triumph, opening batter Pratika Rawal was initially denied a winner's medal due to ICC regulations. During the celebrations at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai last Sunday, Rawal was seen rolling out in a wheelchair, draped in the Indian tricolour, but without the medal, a sight that left many fans emotional.

However, a team photograph with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening revealed a change, as Rawal was finally spotted wearing the coveted medal, suggesting the ICC had bent its rules to acknowledge her remarkable contribution.

Prime Minister Modi hosted the Indian women's cricket team on Wednesday at his official residen...