Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced rupees one crore prize money to international cricketer Renuka Thakur, who hails from Rohru area of Shimla district and was part of the World Champion Indian Women 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 that he himself watched the semi-final and final cricket matches of the Indian team which performed outstandingly in this event.
The State was proud of the feat of Renuka Thakur, who has brought laurels to the State globally, stated the Chief Minister. He expressed hope that girls would take inspiration from her excellent performance and dedication to achieve their goals. The Indian Women Cricket Team won the Women World Cup-2025 held at Mumbai last evening by beating the South Africa team.