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Renuka Singh Thakur’s Homecoming Follows India’s Maiden Women’s ODI World Cup Win

Back in Parsa, the pacer credited family mentorship for a 13-year rise from village nets to World Cup glory.

Overview

  • Renuka returned to Parsa village in Shimla district to a rousing welcome and offered prayers at Hatkoti Temple after the title triumph.
  • She said her hard work is paying off and attributed her success to her mother Sunita Thakur and uncle Bhupinder Singh Thakur, who first spotted her talent.
  • During the team’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she recounted that he knew players’ journeys, and he publicly praised her mother’s role.
  • Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed her on November 3 of a Rs 1 crore state reward following the win.
  • Renuka opened the bowling in India’s 52-run final victory over South Africa on November 2, played six matches in the tournament for three wickets, and said the team now aims to make winning a habit.