Sneh Rana is an Indian cricketer who is famous for becoming the first Indian woman to score a half-century and take four wickets in her first Test.
Wiki/Biography
Sneh Rana was born on Friday, February 18, 1994 in Sinora, Dehradun (age 29; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. She attended Doon Valley Public School, Dehradun. She did her graduation from BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): 36-34-36
family
Sneh Rana was born into a Rajput family.
Parents and siblings
Snee’s father’s name was Rat. Bhagwan Singh Rana is a farmer. Before Sneh made her debut as an international cricketer in 2021, her father passed away. In an interview, she talked about her father and said:
I lost my father two months ago. It was a tough and emotional moment for me because he wanted to see me play for India. But unfortunately, he can’t. Whatever I do now, I will give it all to Him. “
Snellana and her father
Her mother’s name is Vimla Rana. She has a sister, Ruchi Rana. Snee said in an interview that her family supported her becoming a cricketer.
Sneh Rana with her mother and sister
cricket
Snee made his ODI debut on 19 January 2014 against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam. She made her debut against England at Bristol on 16 June 2021 and scored 80 runs off 154 balls. She made her T20 debut against Sri Lanka at Vizianagaram on 26 January 2014. In February 2023, Gujarat Giants bought her for Rs 75 lakh at the inaugural WPL auction.
Favorites
- Movie: MS Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)
- Holiday destination: Dehradun
Facts/Trivia
- She is fondly called ‘Charu’ by her friends and relatives.
Sneh Rana nickname on birthday cake
- She is a right-handed batsman and right-arm break bowler. Her jersey number is #2 (India). She plays cricket for Punjab Women and Railways Women.
Snellana’s jersey number
- She was trained by Narinder Shah and his wife Kiran Shah.
Sneh Rana and her coach
- Her hobbies include traveling and painting.
- She has a tattoo on her left hand.
Snellana’s tattoo
- As a child, she used to play badminton, but later, her interest turned to cricket. Her sister Ruch said in an interview that Snee often played cricket with boys as a child and acted like a tomboy. When her father saw her playing cricket with boys, he enrolled her in Little Masters College in Dehradun.
- When Snee used to practice cricket on the field, she used to carry English and maths books with her and teach other girls on the field.
- Snee had played cricket in Uttarakhand when she was younger, but there was no cricket association in Uttarakhand, so she went to Haryana to play. She played for the U-19 team in Haryana and later became a part of the Punjab cricket team.
- She played her first match in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, where she won the Women’s Series Award.
- Her coach said in an interview that when Snee joined the academy, she was too shy to play in front of the coach.
- In 2016, she injured her knee and was unable to compete internationally for five years. While undergoing treatment, she regularly competed in domestic competitions. She received treatment under the guidance of the U Mumba Kabaddi team doctor. Two years after her injury, she started playing cricket. In an interview, she discussed her comeback, saying:
I had a tough time dealing with injuries. But I was hopeful and kept working hard with the goal of making a comeback. A lot of guys my age thought they couldn’t make a comeback, or that making a comeback at the highest level was getting harder and harder. So, I hope I can inspire someone with that today. I think one should never give up. “
- Snee took 18 wickets in the 2020-21 Women’s Senior One-Day Cup when she was playing for Railways.
- In 2021, she was selected to make her international Test debut in the women’s team. In an interview, she talked about it and said,
This is an exciting moment for me and I am very happy to be selected for the national team after five years. I have never played here before and this knock will give me enough confidence going into the white ball games. “
- In 2021, Ramesh Powar, the head coach of the Indian women’s team, said about Sneh in an interview,
Sneh Rana is the discoverer of this series.The way she bowled in a practice match at Southampton [India’s base prior to the start of the tour], we thought we should give her a chance.Playing two deputies was a tough decision [Deepti Sharma is the other]But she plays her role to the core. I’m really happy for her. As a deputy, I could see the talent. She’s someone who can make a difference in crucial moments, which is what we need right now. When big tournaments and big series come, we need players who are capable and can handle the pressure. “
- On April 3, 2022, she met Uttarkhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence and was highly appreciated by him.
Sneelana with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
- In an interview, Snee talked about Jhulan Goswami and said:
Look, she’s gotten to a level where she really knows how to manage her workload. I don’t think we need to tell her that she is a legend. Management and the medical team had a conversation and they worked it out. “
- In 2022, she participated as a guest on The Kapil Sharma Show along with other cricketers like Jhulan Goswami and Harmanpreet Kaur.
Sneh Rana on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’
- Snee revealed in an interview that when she was young, her father borrowed money and had to compete in tournaments.
- She said in an interview that all the awards she received were decorated in her home.
Sneh Rana’s awards decorated in her house
- She often posts photos of the sketches and paintings she creates on social media.
Sketch by Sneh Rana
- She often advertises various products on social media.
Sneh Rana advertises products
- She regularly goes to the gym and often posts photos of her workouts on social media.
Snellana working out in the gym
- She is an avid dog lover and often posts photos of dogs on social media.
Sneh Rana and her pet dog
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education