Hyderabad, Feb 5 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday announced Rs one crore cash reward to the upcoming woman cricketer Gongadi Trisha who came up with a magnificent performance during the recent ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup at Kuala Lumpur.

Trisha, who hails from Bhadrachalam in Telangana, called on the Chief Minister at his residence here.

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Reddy, who appreciated Trisha for her performance, wished that she continue her good form for the country in future.

The Chief Minister also announced cash rewards of Rs 10 lakhs each to Dhruti Kesari, a member of the Under-19 World Cup team from Telangana, Under-19 World Cup team Head Coach Nausheen and trainer Shalini, an official release said.

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Trisha won the Player of Tournament award in the U19 World Cup.

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