LUCKNOW, Nov. 15 -- Deepti Sharma, who helped India win their maiden Women's World Cup trophy with a stellar all-round performance, received a hero's welcome on her first visit to Lucknow on Friday after the team's triumph. Donning her DySP uniform, the officer-athlete met chief minister Yogi Adityanath at his official residence, where she greeted him with folded hands and posed for photographs alongside her family. From the CM residence, Deepti proceeded to the UP Police Headquarters, where DGP Rajeev Krishna felicitated her with a bouquet and a commemorative memento. Senior police officers and personnel gathered to celebrate the cricketer's achievements, taking photographs with her. Earlier in the day, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet extended its congratulations to the entire women's cricket team, with the state government announcing a cash reward of Rs.1.5 crore for Deepti Sharma. 'Deepti Sharma and daughters like her have made the state of Uttar Pradesh proud. We have patronised ''Beti Padhao Beti Bachao' and our government is committed to encourage sports and sportsperson. State is proud of Deepti Sharma and other women cricket team players who achieved such heights and success,' stated chief minister Yogi Adityanath. The DGP highlighted that Deepti's rise to international acclaim is a moment of pride for the UP Police force. "It is a matter of great honour that a player from our department has excelled at the international level," he said. He credited the state's sports policy for promoting sporting excellence within the police force, noting that several UP Police athletes have made significant marks, nationally and internationally, in recent years. Deepti's achievements also showcased the growing culture of sports within the UP Police - a force increasingly recognised for nurturing talent that shines on global platforms. She played a pivotal role in India's successful World Cup campaign on home soil, scoring 215 runs and taking 22 wickets. Her exceptional all-round performance earned her the prestigious 'Player of the Tournament' award....