Anurag Thakur’s Vision Leads India to World Cup Victory: Sumeet Sharma
2 min readHamirpur, June 30, 2024: In a historic moment, the Indian cricket team has proven its supremacy by clinching the World Cup. This victory was made even more special in Hamirpur, where BJP workers and supporters celebrated the win with their leader and former Union Minister, Anurag Singh Thakur.
As the Indian team sealed their victory on the final ball, Anurag Singh Thakur, who was in a meeting with party leaders and workers, erupted in chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” filling the atmosphere with patriotic fervor. Alongside him were former HPCA Secretary and State Secretary Sumeet Sharma, party spokesperson and MLA Ranjit Sharma, Randhir Sharma, Trilok Jamwal, Dilip Thakur, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Lokendra, and Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association member Tej Prakash Chopra, all expressing their joy.
Sumeet Sharma congratulated Anurag Singh Thakur, saying, “Anurag Singh Thakur, during his tenure as the chairman of the BCCI’s Under-19 Selection Committee, identified talents like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja and gave them the opportunity to play for the Indian team. As the BCCI President, he also provided opportunities to players like Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, and Hardik Pandya. Today, as India wins the World Cup after 17 years, the contributions of these players and Anurag Thakur’s leadership have been pivotal.”
Tej Prakash Chopra praised Anurag Thakur, adding, “By constructing the HPCA’s unparalleled cricket stadium in Dharamshala and developing cricket grounds in five other districts of the state, Anurag Singh Thakur has elevated cricket in the state to new heights. His excellence extends beyond politics into sports administration.”
Anurag Singh Thakur congratulated BCCI President Roger Binny, Secretary Jay Shah, Treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal, and other BCCI officials on the Indian cricket team’s monumental win. He stated, “Under your management, the BCCI and the Indian cricket team have earned global recognition.” He also congratulated BCCI coach Rahul Dravid, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and the entire Indian cricket team on becoming world champions.
This celebration is a moment of pride not just for cricket fans but for every citizen of the country. Anurag Thakur and his team have played a commendable role in elevating Indian cricket on the world stage. The credit for this exceptional achievement goes to all the players who have reached this pinnacle through their skill and hard work.
The celebration in Hamirpur saw former Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur and other prominent BJP leaders rejoicing in this historic victory with a sense of patriotism and pride. Sumeet Sharma and Tej Prakash Chopra lauded Anurag Thakur’s contributions, recognizing him as a significant part of this win. Thakur reiterated his commitment to supporting BCCI and Indian cricket in the future.