Sneh Ranahailing from the picturesque city of Uttarakhand, the popular all-rounder has emerged as a formidable force in the realm of women’s cricket. Born on February 18, 1994, he mesmerized the audience with his exceptional prowess as a right-handed batsman and off-spin bowler. Rana’s cricketing odyssey is a tapestry woven with remarkable turnarounds, stellar performances and an indomitable spirit that exemplifies the essence of perseverance.
in an exclusive and open conversation with Cricket TimesRena gets into the intricacies of her journey, sharing insights that shed light on both the triumphs and challenges she encountered along the way. With refreshing honesty, she reflects on the relentless challenges of maintaining peak fitness as a female athlete in a demanding sport. His story is not just one of personal achievement; it serves as an inspiring testament to the dedication and resilience required to thrive in a competitive landscape.
Narrating his experiences from key matches to daily training sessions, Rana emerges not only as a talented cricketer but also as a role model for aspiring athletes. His story resonates deeply within the cricketing community and beyond, inspiring countless individuals to pursue their passions with unwavering determination.
Here are some highlights from the interview:
Q. Hailing from Uttarakhand, how did your cricket journey begin?
Rena: Yes, that’s why I started very young, I loved playing cricket and I used to go and play with the boys, our school used to have tennis ball cricket matches, which I would definitely take part in. That’s why I started like everyone else India a cricketer playing on the streets and that’s just the beginning.
Q. How did you overcome your injury layoff and what helped you get back on track?
Rena: Look, there’s always a risk factor with any player with an injury and when you’ll be back. But putting everything aside, I am very thankful to my family who supported me at that time. Speaking of the injury, the first three months on bed rest for three months without the game and being involved with it was really tough. With the support of my family and friends, I was very positive that everything would fall into place in the end.
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Q. What do you think are the biggest hurdles facing women cricketers today?
Rena: When we talk about men’s cricket and women’s cricket, women’s cricket becomes a little more difficult for women cricketers because we all know that there is a menstrual period where women have to deal with various problems like cramps, mood swings. etc. Cricket as a game is in the limelight now, but it was not so popular earlier, but talking about the challenges, many of the girls faced. hurdles that women have overcome before to make a name for themselves in this game. Yes, there are more challenges, but I’m sure we will all overcome it with a strong mind.
Q. Who or what inspired you to take up cricket as a professional sport?
Rena: I started cricket as a fun activity and took up the sport as a fun venture, then when I got good at it people’s appreciation of the sport and the media coverage helped to adopt it as a sport. Before, when I was just starting out, there were only two names Mithali Raj and Julan Goswami which ultimately led me to sports. Speaking of inspiration, I would really like to say that I have seen and grown MS Dhonion and off the field, he has been an inspiration and learned to overcome adversity.
Q. What qualities are important to be a successful cricketer?
Rena: First and foremost is discipline, the more disciplined you are, the higher you will reach, second is your attitude, how you talk to people and everyone, this is something that is important to be successful, and last is your attitude, how you accept results, because sports are a lot of things. it’s something that has ups and downs and really tests the player’s character. A player should have a never-say-die attitude, but if you ask me, discipline is the most important trait a player should have.
Here is the full interview:
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