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Shimla, Nov 3,
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced a cash reward of Rs 1 crore for international cricketer Renuka Singh Thakur, who hails from Rohru in Shimla district, following her remarkable contribution to India’s historic victory in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
The Chief Minister personally spoke with Renuka Thakur over the phone and congratulated her as well as the entire Indian women’s cricket team for creating history by lifting their maiden World Cup trophy. Sukhu said that he watched both the semi-final and final matches and was deeply impressed by the team’s fighting spirit and consistency. “Himachal Pradesh is proud of Renuka’s achievements, which have brought immense honour to the State,” he said, expressing hope that her success would inspire more girls from the hills to pursue sports with determination.
Renuka Singh Thakur, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, has emerged as one of India’s most reliable new-ball bowlers. Since her international debut, she has played 19 ODIs, taking 35 wickets at an average of 22.02, and 54 T20 internationals with 58 wickets at an average of 21.74. Known for her sharp swing and disciplined line, she was among India’s top wicket-takers in the 2025 World Cup campaign, providing crucial early breakthroughs in the semi-final and final. Her consistent pace attack was a key factor in India’s first-ever World Cup triumph, where the team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in Mumbai on Sunday.
The Chief Minister’s announcement of Rs 1 crore, sources said, not only honours her individual excellence but also underscores the government’s commitment to promoting sports talent emerging from rural Himachal Pradesh.
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