Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces ₹7.5 million reward for Kamalini after Asian Games gold
G Kamalini is only 18, but the young cricketer from Madurai already has another major medal to add to her rapidly growing collection. And this one has brought her a huge reward back home. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a ₹75 lakh cash incentive for Kamalini after she was part of the Indian women's cricket team that won gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Vijay…
Kamalini, an 18-year-old cricketer from Madurai, has been honored with a ₹75 lakh cash incentive by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay following her team's gold medal win at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The Indian women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final, showcasing Kamalini's contributions, though she did not bat in the match. Born on July 20, 2008, Kamalini is a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter who also bowls leg spin and has shown remarkable skill and speed in her career.
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