Dharamshala, Nov. 10 -- After India scripted history by winning its first Women's World Cup by defeating South Africa on November 2, Indian fast bowler Renuka Thakur, who hails from Parsa village in the Rohru area of Shimla district, returned to her hometown on Sunday.

Renuka Thakur, who was part of the World Champion Indian women's cricket team, paid obeisance at the Hateshwari Mata Temple in Hatkoti upon her arrival. She was accompanied by her family members, including her mother.

Following India's World Cup triumph on November 2, celebrations broke out in the native village of the Indian pacer and on Sunday she received a grand welcome in Rohru as she returned home for the first time since world cup title win. Renuka played a vital r...