Talk About Dedication! This Cricketer Ditched Her Brother’s Wedding To Crush Pakistan! The Women’s Asia Cup 2024 kicked off with a bang! Nepal thrashed UAE in the first match, and India followed suit by crushing Pakistan by 7 wickets in the second.
But this exciting match had a story beyond the boundaries – a player displayed some serious dedication, even skipping her brother’s wedding!
Who’s This Mystery Cricketer?
Drumroll please… It’s none other than India’s star fast bowler, Renuka Singh Thakur! Her brother’s wedding was on July 19th in Himachal Pradesh, but guess what? Renuka chose to represent India in the match instead. Talk about prioritizing your country!
Also read:- Mohammad Shami Taught A Lesson To Inzamam-ul-Haq, Shut Him Up Over The Ball-Tampering Controversy
Mom Says: Country First, Wedding Later
Renuka’s mom, Sunita Thakur, spoke to a news channel, revealing that Renuka had to miss the wedding due to the match. She even quoted her daughter saying, “For me, the country comes first, then the wedding. I won’t be able to make it.”
Rocking the Pitch Despite Missing the Ceremony
Even though Renuka couldn’t attend the wedding, she proved her dedication on the field. Against Pakistan, she bowled a phenomenal spell, taking 2 wickets in 4 overs while conceding only 14 runs!
A Father’s Dream Fulfilled (Kind Of)
Reports say Renuka’s father passed away when she was young. He was a huge cricket fan and a big admirer of Vinod Kambli. He even named his son Vinod after the legendary cricketer.
Read more:- Harbhajan Singh Got Angry On Comparison Of Mohammad Rizwan With MS Dhoni
While her brother might not have become a cricketer, Renuka is now playing for Team India in the Asia Cup, making a name for herself and probably making her father very proud!
Dream11 Free and Paid Team – Join Telegram Channel Click
