Bowled Over By Bounty: State Salutes Cricket’s Queens With Crore Rewards

State Rewards Pour In For India’s Women Cricket Champions

Following India’s triumphant victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur and batter Kranti Gaud have received Rs 1 crore cash prizes from their respective state governments—Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The awards celebrate their pivotal roles in securing India’s maiden women’s World Cup title.

Renuka Singh, hailing from Rohru in Himachal Pradesh, was praised for her consistent bowling and match-winning spells. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu personally congratulated her and also promised a government job. Kranti Gaud, from Madhya Pradesh, was similarly honored for her batting contributions throughout the tournament.

Notable updates:

• Renuka Singh and Kranti Gaud awarded Rs 1 crore each
• Recognition from Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh governments
• Renuka praised for her bowling; Kranti for her batting
• Renuka also offered a government job by CM Sukhu
• Awards follow India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 win

Sources: India Today, The Indian Express, Outlook India, Cricfit, InsideSport.