India, Nov. 6 -- A phenomenal World Cup in which she averaged 82 with the bat was unfortunately cut down after Pratika Rawal injured herself in India's last league stage match of the triumphant campaign. Nevertheless, Pratika established herself as a hero for the team with 308 runs in just 6 innings through the tournament, and the appreciation for her batting was clear to see in how her teammates involved the wheelchair-bound opener during the trophy presentation, and then again as they made the rounds to visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.

While visiting PM Modi's residence alongside her teammates for a sit-down and a celebratory meal, Rawal was spotted wearing a large medical boot, and later al...