Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/01/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Village Parsa, District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Renuka Singh Thakur (cricketer)
Renuka Singh Thakur admitted she was going through a difficult phase with the ball after India's 1-4 T20I series defeat to South Africa, where she took only two wickets in four matches. She said she was working to regain her swing ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.
Renuka Singh Thakur was ruled out of India's one-off Test against Australia, with the BCCI citing workload management. Kashvee Gautam was called up as her replacement, and the board said its medical team would monitor her fitness.
Renuka Singh Thakur was a key member of the Indian women's cricket team that won the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup. Her role in the tournament reinforced her status as one of India's leading fast bowlers in international cricket.
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Bio/Wiki
| Renuka Singh Thakur is an Indian right-arm fast-medium pacer who has emerged as a key figure in India's fast-bowling department following the retirement of veteran Jhulan Goswami. | |
| She was the leading wicket-taker in the 2019-20 Senior Women's One Day League with 23 dismissals, which earned her first call-up to the Indian side for a series against Australia in August 2021. | |
| She was named the ICC Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year for 2022. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium fast |
| Batting Style | Right Handed |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Kehar Singh Thakur |
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| Mother | Sunita Thakur |
| Siblings | Elder Brother: Vinod Thakur |
Career
| Renuka Singh Thakur represents Railways in domestic cricket and Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League. | |
| She made her T20I debut against Australia on 07/10/2021. | |
| She made her WODI debut against New Zealand on 21/02/2022. | |
| She made her Test debut on 14/12/2023. | |
| She was the leading wicket-taker with 11 wickets at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, helping India win silver. | |
| She was part of the Indian team that won the 2022 Women's Asia Cup. | |
| International cricket statistics: 54 matches, 58 wickets, 12 runs. | |
| She was a part of the Indian team that won the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup. | |
| She became the first Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the T20 World Cup with 5/15 against England on 18/02/2023. | |
| She made her Test debut against England on 14/12/2023. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Renuka Singh Thakur is a talented Indian woman cricketer representing the Himachal Pradesh women’s cricket team. | |
| 2. She stood out as the top wicket-taker for the Indian cricket team during the 2019-20 Senior Women’s One Day League. | |
| 3. In 2022, Renuka Singh Thakur showcased her skills in the Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand. | |
| 4. Her father passed away in 1999. | |
| 5. In 2009, she enrolled at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association’s women’s residential academy in Dharmshala. | |
| 6. Renuka Singh Thakur secured a job in the railways in 2021. | |
| 7. She made her Women’s One Day International (WODI) debut against New Zealand in January 2022. | |
| 8. Renuka Singh Thakur actively engages with her followers on various social media platforms. | |
| 9. She is a right-arm fast-medium pacer who has emerged as a key figure in India's fast-bowling setup. |
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