‘Medal Ceremony’ adds extra sheen to Team India’s World Cup campaign, check out winners list

While not an official accolade, the medal ceremony has proven to be a significant morale booster for Team India in the World Cup.

Hyderabad: With an emphatic win over Sri Lanka, India became the first team to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the quadrennial event. To boost the players’ morale, team India‘s fielding coach T Dilip introduced an innovative concept called the ‘Medal Ceremony,’ where the standout fielder of the day is awarded a medal after each World Cup match.

While not an official accolade, the medal ceremony has proven to be a significant morale booster for Team India in the World Cup.

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Thus far, India has competed in seven matches, and five players have earned this special recognition. Here is the list of players who have received the medal:

1st Match: Virat Kohli

2nd Match: Shardul Thakur

3rd Match: KL Rahul

4th Match: Ravindra Jadeja

5th Match: Shreyas Iyer

6th Match: KL Rahul

7th Match: Shreyas Iyer

Notably, Shreyas Iyer and  KL Rahul have won it twice in the seven matches.