Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced a cash prize of Rs 1 crore for international cricketer Renuka Thakur, who hails from the Rohru area of Shimla district and was part of the World Champion Indian women’s cricket team.

The Chief Minister also spoke to Renuka Thakur over the phone and congratulated the entire Indian squad for creating history by winning its maiden World Cup. He said he had personally watched both the semi-final and the final matches, where the Indian women’s team delivered an outstanding performance.

He said the state was proud of Renuka Thakur’s remarkable feat, which brought laurels to Himachal Pradesh on the global stage. He expressed hope that young girls across the state would take inspiration from her excellent performance and dedication to achieve their goals.

The Indian women’s cricket team won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 held in Mumbai last evening, by defeating South Africa in the finals.

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