Sneha Deepthi is an Indian cricketer for the Andhra women’s cricket team. |
She made her T20 international debut on April 2, 2013, against Bangladesh. |
Her ODI debut was on April 12, 2013, during Bangladesh Women’s tour of India. |
Sneha debuted for the India women’s team in the same series as Smriti Mandhana. |
Initially uninterested in sports, she discovered cricket at the age of eight, playing with her father and brother. |
In 2003, she joined a summer cricket coaching camp and attended classes in fourth standard. |
She shifted from dancing to cricket as classes clashed and focused on cricket training. |
Her father trained her until 2007, and in 2008, she joined Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) camp. |
After moving, she impressed ACA coaches and quickly joined U-19 and senior women's team. |
Consistent domestic performances led to her first international call-up in 2013. |
Struggling initially, she was dropped from the Indian squad after playing a few matches. |
Joining South Central Railways in 2016, she became a key player and played for Railways women’s team. |
After a break due to marriage, she resumed training with ACA in 2021. |
She captained the Andhra women’s team and later the South Zone team in tournaments. |
In 2022, she played for Vizianagaram Royals and was pivotal in their success. |
She was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 30 Lakhs in the Women’s Premier League. |
After her daughter's birth, she overcame weight and stamina challenges to return to cricket. |
She credited her husband for encouraging her comeback and achieving her goals. |