Shimla, Aug 8 (CRICKETNMORE): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Tuesday honoured India international woman cricketer Sushma Verma by offering her the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police for her sporting achievements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She was also offered a cash award of Rs 5 lakh, an official statement said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Wicketkeeper-batswoman Sushma was a member of the Indian team that reached the final in the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup where they were beaten by England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She played the best knock of her career against Pakistan during the group stages, helping India win the match.Thanking the Chief Minister, Sushma said getting a job in the police department was her childhood dream.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shimla-born Sushma, the first woman cricketer from the hill state to represent India in international cricket, is a success story of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association's residential academy in Dharamsala, around 250 km from the state capital.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The right-hand batswoman made her debut in the Indian cricket team in the 2014 England tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\nWith a DSP post & Rs. 5 L, CM Shri @virbhadrasingh<\/a> honored Himachal’s pride, superb wicket-keeper & batsman, @ImSushVerma<\/a> in Shimla today. pic.twitter.com\/VtvCbdJOKp<\/a><\/p>\r\n— Vikramaditya Singh (@VikramadityaINC) August 8, 2017<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n