Renuka Singh Biography

Biography	Details
Name	Renuka Singh Thakur
Date of Birth	1 February 1996
Birthplace	Village Parsa, District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Age	27 Years (as of 2023)
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Village Parsa, District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
School	G.S.S. School, Dharamshala, HP; JAV Senior Secondary School, Kangra, HP
College	Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; Khalsa College, Amritsar; Government College, Dharamshala
Education	Secondary and Senior Secondary Schooling; Graduation
Religion	Sikh
Jersey Number	10
Social Media	Instagram

Physical Stats

Attribute	Details
Height	162 cm (5′ 4″)
Weight	50 kg (110 lbs)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Tattoo	Tattoo on right arm

Renuka Singh Family

Member	Details
Father	Kehar Singh Thakur (died in 1999)
Mother	Sunita Thakur
Brother	Vinod Thakur

Renuka Singh Net Worth and Salary

• WPL Salary: 1.5 Crore ( Royal Challengers Bangalore)
• Net Worth: 15 Crore

Debut in International Cricket

Match Type	Date	Opponent
ODI	18 February 2022	New Zealand
T20	7 October 2021	Australia
Test	7 October 2021	Australia

Domestic Career

Records	Leading wicket-taker in the 2019-20 Senior Women’s One Day League for India.
Domestic Career	Teams Played:
	– Himachal Pradesh Women
	– Royal Challengers Bangalore (WPL)
	Notable Performances:
	– Took 23 wickets in the 2019-20 Senior Women’s One Day League.
	– Scored 9 wickets against Australia in the BCCI Senior Women’s one-day trophy match (March 2020).

Interesting Facts

• Renuka’s father named her elder brother Vinod after his favorite cricketer, Vinod Kambli.
• She was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auctioned at Rs 1.5 crore in February 2023.
• Apart from cricket, Renuka enjoys traveling, cooking, watching films, and playing video games.
• She admires Zaheer Khan as a fast bowler.
• She has a distinctive tattoo on her right arm.

Early Life and Family Background

Renuka Singh Thakur is a famous cricketer from India. She was born on 1 February 1996 in a beautiful place called Village Parsa in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. From playing cricket in her village near Kundi Nullah to playing for India on big stages, her journey is amazing.

Renuka loved cricket since she was a little girl. Her dad, Kehar Singh Thakur, worked hard for the public health department of government in Himachal Pradesh. He wanted Renuka and her brother Vinod to be great in sports. But, sadly, he passed away in 1999. After that, Renuka’s mom, Sunita Thakur, took care of the family. She worked hard and made sure Renuka and Vinod could chase their dreams.

Renuka started her studies at G.S.S. School in Dharamshala. After that, she went to JAV Senior Secondary School in Kangra. Later on, she studied at Guru Nanak Dev University and also went to Khalsa College in Amritsar.

Renuka’s uncle, Bhupender Singh Thakur, saw her talent and encouraged her to play cricket seriously. In 2009, she joined a cricket academy in Dharmshala. Soon, she played for Himachal Pradesh in Under-16 and Under-19 teams.

Her hard work paid off when she got a chance to play for India. She played her first T20 match against Australia in October 2021. Then, she played her first big international match against New Zealand in February 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Renuka Singh Thakur?
   • Renuka Singh Thakur is a renowned cricketer from India, known for her contributions to women’s cricket at the international level. Born in 1996 in Himachal Pradesh, she has represented India in various matches.
2. Who is Renuka Singh Thakur’s father?
   • Renuka Singh Thakur’s father was Kehar Singh Thakur. He worked for the Himachal Pradesh Irrigation and Public Health department and was a strong supporter of his children’s passion for sports. Sadly, he passed away in 1999.
3. Is Renuka Singh Thakur married?
   • As of the latest available information, Renuka Singh Thakur is unmarried.
4. What is Renuka Singh Thakur’s height?
   • Renuka Singh Thakur’s height is approximately 162 cm (5′ 4″).