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Cricket, courage, and a mother’s will — The inspiring journey of Renuka Singh Thakur

Poulomi Chakraborty

Renuka Singh Thakur with the World Cup trophy  (Source: @MidnightMusinng/x.com)Renuka Singh Thakur with the World Cup trophy  (Source: @MidnightMusinng/x.com)

Society often says to leave the dream world behind, claiming dreams never come true, yet some stories shatter that belief entirely. A child can overcome every obstacle when backed by supportive parents, turning their unwavering encouragement into the ultimate fuel to make dreams a reality.

For many children, life turns harsh when they lose a parent, one of their greatest pillars of support. For some story ends there, and for others, that becomes just the beginning as they cross every hurdle just to fulfill their heavenly parents’ wish.

In women’s cricket, a pacer like Renuka Singh Thakur is rare, as her unreal pace stunned the world. Behind every thunderbolt delivery lies a story of grit, a father’s dream left unfinished, and a mother’s tireless effort to turn it into reality. And Renuka? She didn’t just chase that legacy; she carved her own

A father’s passion for cricket sparks Renuka’s beginning

Daylight always feels bright because the world experiences the darkness of night first. Similarly, without obstacles, life didn’t polish its wings to take a dreamy flight. The path to a dream is never simple; society questions, voices discourage, and fate often pulls us away just when hope starts to bloom.

Renuka Singh’s father, Kehar Singh Thakur, was a cricket enthusiast, and cricket was much more than a dream for him. Yet, he saw hope in his children and dreamt of living his unfinished cricketing ambitions through Renuka and her elder brother.

After Renuka’s brother was born, her father named him Vinod due his admiration for Vinod Kambli. Long before she could hold her first cricket ball, her father was already gone, leaving behind a dream that she would one day carry forward.

Mother’s incredible determination guides Renuka to cricket

In the whole world, no strength is bigger than a mother’s willpower. Even though the entire world stood against her, a mother can take the biggest risk to save her child. Among countless tales of courage, Renuka Singh’s mother stands out, proving that with a mother’s unwavering support, even the biggest hurdles can feel small.

After Renuka decided to walk on cricket’s path, her mother became her guiding light. After her father passed away, her mother took her father’s job and singlehandedly raised both her kids. In a world where society often questioned a girl chasing her ambition, Renuka’s mother became the bridge between her daughter and the cricketing dream.

As it says, struggle can only bring the best out of a human. Renuka faced odds in life but never let them be bigger than her passion. Battling poverty and countless challenges, she held onto a single dream of donning the India blues.

Father dreams, mother strives, and Renuka’s effort speaks the loudest

A story only becomes truly inspiring when someone climbs seven heavens to chase a long-cherished dream. Apart from her parents, Renuka’s uncle played a crucial role as played a crucial role to move her to the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Residential Academy at the age of 13. Since then, Renuka went to sleep while dreaming of making g debut for India, and every morning, she chased the dream hard.

Mountains teach resilience, independence, and the strength to remain unbreakable, and Renuka Singh learned this lesson from birth. Her exceptional performance in the domestic stage for Himachal Pradesh and Railways, Renuka fulfilled her dream to make her debut for India in 2021.

Odds came on her way, but as she threw bouncers, she defied all the obstacles. The same girl who once played with torn cloths as makeshift balls now commands respect on the global stage for her lethal pace. But the more you give to the game of cricket, the sport returns it back, and Renuka got the biggest gift.

A girl who was raised in Himachal will now return home as the world champion. After India Women’s side lifted their maiden World Cup trophy, Renuka Singh Thakur was one of the eleven warriors in the iconic blue jersey. The same girl who once dreamt of representing her country had now made that dream and the nation’s long-awaited victory a reality.

Under the light at the iconic DY Patil Stadium, when Renuka touched the trophy, it was not just a simple moment. With that touch, her father’s dream of seeing her as a cricketer came alive, and her mother’s years of relentless struggle found their perfect reward. At that night, the Indian pacer Renuka Singh Thakur was not just a champion, she was living her dream that she had chased all her life.