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KL Rahul gifts Game‑Changer award phone to female ground staff after NZ ODI win
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 03:33 PM
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After being named Game‑Changer of the Match in the second ODI against New Zealand, India's KL Rahul handed the winning mobile phone to a female member of the ground staff.
India’s KL Rahul was adjudged the Game‑Changer of the Match for his pivotal innings in the second One Day International against New Zealand, a game that saw India clinch a narrow victory.
In a gesture that drew applause from the stadium, Rahul presented the mobile phone that formed part of the award to a female ground‑staff member who had been assisting throughout the match.
The act was highlighted on social media, with fans and officials praising the cricketer’s humility and his recognition of the often‑overlooked contributions of support staff.
Team management noted that such gestures reinforce the inclusive spirit of Indian cricket, encouraging respect for every role that contributes to a win.
In a gesture that drew applause from the stadium, Rahul presented the mobile phone that formed part of the award to a female ground‑staff member who had been assisting throughout the match.
The act was highlighted on social media, with fans and officials praising the cricketer’s humility and his recognition of the often‑overlooked contributions of support staff.
Team management noted that such gestures reinforce the inclusive spirit of Indian cricket, encouraging respect for every role that contributes to a win.