
Renuka Singh Thakur is a professional cricketer who represents the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats. She is a bowler who bowls right-arm medium-pace and is a right-handed batter.
Renuka Singh Thakur’s uncle, Bhupinder Singh Thakur, was instrumental in sending her to the Dharamsala to join Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA)’s residential academy for women.
Relationship | Name |
Father | Kehar Singh Thakur (late) |
Mother | Sunita |
Brother | Vinod |
Uncle | Bhupinder Singh Thakur |
Who are Renuka Singh Thakur’s Parents?
Renuka Singh Thakur was born to her late father, Kehar Singh Thakur, and her mother Sunita on January 2, 1996, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Renuka Singh Thakur’s Father
According to the official Olympics website, Renuka Singh Thakur’s late father, Kehar Singh Thakur, passed away in 1999 when she was 3 years old. He worked in the Himachal Pradesh irrigation and public health department in Rohru, Himachal Pradesh. According to Sportstar, Kehar Singh was an avid cricket fanatic and Renuka achieved her father’s dream of becoming a cricketer.
Renuka Singh Thakur’s Mother

According to the official Olympics website, Renuka Singh Thakur’s mother Sunita joined Kehar Singh Thakur’s office as a class IV employee after the demise of her husband. Since she single-handedly had to manage the family’s expenses, her son had to give up cricket and help her daughter Renuka focus on a prospective career in cricket.
Who are Renuka Singh Thakur’s Siblings?
According to the official Olympics website, Renuka Singh has a brother named Vinod. Their late father, Kehar Singh Thakur, named him after former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli.
FAQ's On Renuka Singh Thakur Family
A. Renuka Singh Thakur was born to her late father Kehar Singh Thakur and her mother Sunita on January 2, 1996, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
A. Renuka Singh Thakur earned her maiden international call-up to represent the Indian women’s cricket team against Australia in Carrara on October 27, 2021.
A. As of October 2024, Renuka Singh Thakur is 28 years old.
A. Renuka Singh Thakur plays for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the Women’s Premier League.
A. Renuka Singh Thakur played for the Indian women’s cricket team in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.