Fans slam Indian women’s team medal ceremony after crushing defeat
Indian fans erupted in anger after a controversial medal distribution ceremony in the dressing room following the team's crushing defeat in Women’s T20 World Cup.
New Zealand defeated India by 58 runs in a one-sided match at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, marking a poor start for the Indian team in the tournament.
The match saw several dropped catches and a lacklustre fielding performance by the Indian side, which played a significant role in their downfall.
Despite the disappointing performance, the Indian team management awarded Jemimah Rodrigues a medal for her good fielding efforts in an attempt to boost team morale.
This decision, however, did not sit well with Indian fans, who flooded social media with criticism.
Fans questioned why medals were being awarded despite the team’s poor overall performance, with many calling it an inappropriate gesture after such a humiliating loss.