Kranti Goud’s World Cup win leads to father’s reinstatement in MP Police

Kranti Goud, India’s top bowler, guided her team to victory in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. Her key participation in India’s historic title win has resulted in the readmission of her father, Munna Singh, into the Madhya Pradesh Police after more than a decade of suspension. The decision marks the accomplishment of a commitment made by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

Munna Singh, a Madhya Pradesh Police constable, was suspended in 2012 for suspected negligence during election duty. The matter had been unsettled for 13 years, putting the family under financial difficulty. During this time, Kranti, a Ghuwara village native, rose to become one of India’s most promising pace bowlers. Following India’s World Cup victory on home soil,

CM Mohan Yadav publicly pledged Kranti Goud during a felicitation ceremony that her father’s service will be reinstated.

Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Vishwas Sarang verified Munna Singh’s reinstatement following the Chief Minister’s directive, with formal directives issued by the Police Headquarters. While the reinstatement is on a no-work, no-pay basis, Munna Singh will not earn wage arrears for the years 2012 to January 2026.

Growing up, Kranti learned pace bowling on a ground near her home, often allowed to play only when boys fell short of numbers. Her speed and athleticism caught the attention of coach Rajiv Bilthre, who helped fine-tune her skills and guided her development as a genuine all-rounder.