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 |
Latest News about Renuka Singh Thakur (cricketer)
2025
Renuka Singh Thakur was a key member of the Indian women's cricket team that won the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup, cementing her position as a leading fast bowler 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. |
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. |
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. |