Background
Thakur"s father Nardev Singh is an ex-serviceman and his mother Lalita Thakur is a house-wife.
Thakur"s father Nardev Singh is an ex-serviceman and his mother Lalita Thakur is a house-wife.
Junior level
He scored double hat-trick in the tournament. The most memorable one was in final against unpredictable Argentina with score board showing 6-1. Other one was against the underdog, Scotland with a score of 7-1 rout.
Senior level
He debuted for the Men"s National Team in June 1999 against Germany.
He was part of national squad in 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympic.