Neha Tanwar is a professional Indian woman cricketer. |
She grew up participating in various sports activities like Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Shot Put, and Volleyball. |
In 2003, Neha unexpectedly switched to cricket and impressed selectors during college trials with her powerful batting. |
After starting as a spin bowler, Neha worked on her batting skills and became an opening batswoman. |
Her performance in the 2010-11 Challenger Trophy led to her selection in the Indian Women’s cricket team in 2011. |
Neha got married in Delhi just a month after her international debut but could only play a few matches for India. |
Post her pregnancy in 2014, Neha retired from cricket to focus on her family and gave birth to a son in the same year. |
Neha made a determined comeback after her pregnancy by working hard on her fitness and batting skills. |
In 2015, she returned to the Ranji trophy but faced challenges, eventually displaying better performances in the next season. |
Due to her impressive performances in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season, Neha was selected to play against Bangladesh-A in 2020. |
Neha's dedication to cricket was evident as she even sleep-talked about cricket during matches. |
She successfully made a comeback to professional cricket after becoming a mother, a rare achievement among female cricketers. |
Apart from cricket, Neha Tanwar is an Indian Railways employee. |