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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Thakur was born on 24 October 1974 in [[Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh]] and his family belongs to the [[Hindu]] [[Rajput]] community.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/himachal/bjp-works-out-caste-equation-carefully-756554|title=BJP works out caste equation carefully|work=The Trobune|date=11 April 2019|access-date=19 July 2021}}</ref> He is the eldest son of [[Prem Kumar Dhumal]] and Sheela Devi.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sunday-guardian.com/buzzword/anurag-or-varun-for-up-bjp-cannot-make-up-its-mind|author=Nora Chopra|title=Anurag or Varun for UP? BJP cannot make up its mind|work=[[The Sunday Guardian]]|date=20 November 2011|access-date=14 May 2014}}</ref> His father, [[Prem Kumar Dhumal]] was the former [[Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh]]. He has done his bachelors [[B.A.]] degree from [[Doaba College]], [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. <ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/anurag-singh-thakur |title=Anurag Singh Thakur |publisher= Government of India |quote= He studied B.A. Educated at Doaba College, Jalandhar, Punjab}}</ref>
Thakur was born on 24 October 1974 in [[Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh]] and his family belongs to the [[Hindu]] [[Rajput]] community.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/himachal/bjp-works-out-caste-equation-carefully-756554|title=BJP works out caste equation carefully|work=The Trobune|date=11 April 2019|access-date=19 July 2021}}</ref> He is the eldest son of [[Prem Kumar Dhumal]] and Sheela Devi.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sunday-guardian.com/buzzword/anurag-or-varun-for-up-bjp-cannot-make-up-its-mind|author=Nora Chopra|title=Anurag or Varun for UP? BJP cannot make up its mind|work=[[The Sunday Guardian]]|date=20 November 2011|access-date=14 May 2014}}</ref> His father, [[Prem Kumar Dhumal]] was the former [[Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh]]. He has done his bachelors [[B.A.]] degree from [[Doaba College]], [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/anurag-singh-thakur |title=Anurag Singh Thakur |publisher= Government of India |quote= He studied B.A. Educated at Doaba College, Jalandhar, Punjab}}</ref>


Thakur married Shefali Thakur, daughter of [[Gulab Singh Thakur]], former Minister in the Government of [[Himachal Pradesh]], on 27 November 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/feature/bjp-candidate-from-joginder-nagar-assembly-seat-in-himachal-gulab-singh-thakur-2577796.html|title=BJP candidate from Joginder Nagar assembly seat in Himachal: Gulab Singh Thakur|last=Deepika|date=7 November 2017|website=www.oneindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/himachal-pradesh-assembly-elections-2017/himachal-pradesh-assembly-elections-2017-seven-time-mla-gulab-singh-thakur-ready-for-final-poll-innings-from-joginder-nagar-4922067/|title=Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Seven-time MLA ready for 'final' poll innings from Joginder Nagar|date=4 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/shimla/himachal-pradesh-polls-parkash-rana-thakur-jewan-thakur-gulab-singh-thakur-joginder-nagar-set-for-triangular-contest-4914529/|title=Himachal Pradesh Polls: Joginder Nagar set for triangular contest|date=31 October 2017}}</ref>
Thakur married Shefali Thakur, daughter of [[Gulab Singh Thakur]], former Minister in the Government of [[Himachal Pradesh]], on 27 November 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/feature/bjp-candidate-from-joginder-nagar-assembly-seat-in-himachal-gulab-singh-thakur-2577796.html|title=BJP candidate from Joginder Nagar assembly seat in Himachal: Gulab Singh Thakur|last=Deepika|date=7 November 2017|website=www.oneindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/himachal-pradesh-assembly-elections-2017/himachal-pradesh-assembly-elections-2017-seven-time-mla-gulab-singh-thakur-ready-for-final-poll-innings-from-joginder-nagar-4922067/|title=Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Seven-time MLA ready for 'final' poll innings from Joginder Nagar|date=4 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/shimla/himachal-pradesh-polls-parkash-rana-thakur-jewan-thakur-gulab-singh-thakur-joginder-nagar-set-for-triangular-contest-4914529/|title=Himachal Pradesh Polls: Joginder Nagar set for triangular contest|date=31 October 2017}}</ref>
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In May 2019, Thakur became Minister of State for [[Ministry of Finance (India)|Finance]] and [[Ministry of Corporate Affairs|Corporate Affairs]].<ref>{{citation |title=PM Modi allocates portfolios. Full list of new ministers |url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/pm-modi-allocates-portfolios-full-list-of-new-ministers-1559288502067.html |work=[[Live Mint]] |date=31 May 2019 }}</ref>
In May 2019, Thakur became Minister of State for [[Ministry of Finance (India)|Finance]] and [[Ministry of Corporate Affairs|Corporate Affairs]].<ref>{{citation |title=PM Modi allocates portfolios. Full list of new ministers |url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/pm-modi-allocates-portfolios-full-list-of-new-ministers-1559288502067.html |work=[[Live Mint]] |date=31 May 2019 }}</ref>


On 7 July 2021, Thakur was appointed as the [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports|Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports]] and [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Minister of Information & Broadcasting]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportstiger.com/former-bcci-president-anurag-thakur-appointed-as-indias-new-minister-of-youth-affairs-and-sports/ |title=Former BCCI President Anurag Thakur appointed as India's new Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports |work=SportsTiger |date=7 July 2021 |access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref> in the [[Second Modi ministry]] as part of changes in the [[Union Council of Ministers]]. <ref name="auto"/>
On 7 July 2021, Thakur was appointed as the [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports|Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports]] and [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Minister of Information & Broadcasting]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportstiger.com/former-bcci-president-anurag-thakur-appointed-as-indias-new-minister-of-youth-affairs-and-sports/ |title=Former BCCI President Anurag Thakur appointed as India's new Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports |work=SportsTiger |date=7 July 2021 |access-date=7 July 2021}}</ref> in the [[Second Modi ministry]] as part of changes in the [[Union Council of Ministers]].<ref name="auto"/>


==Cricket career==
==Cricket career==
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