Indian women's cricket is replete with players rising against the odds. One stirring tale amid the lot is that of Sneh Rana, India's 29-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder. Rana, who hails from a farmer’s family in Sinaula on the outskirts of Dehradun, has carved a path for herself in the sporting world with sheer grit and determination. (Cricket News | 2023 ODI World Cup)
Outlook India has joined hands with Oriflame in highlighting the lesser-told stories of sporting triumph amid adversity, via the 'Pitching Glory' initiative. Rana is a one among a series of players that have featured in the initiative. You can watch the video describing Rana's incredible career so far below.
Rana captained the Gujarat Giants team in the inaugural Women's Premier League. She was the first Indian woman and fourth overall to have both a half-century and a four-wicket haul on Test debut. The contributions were critical, as her fighting knock of an unbeaten 80 helped India draw the Test against England in Bristol.
What made her feat even more special was the fact that she was making her India comeback after a gap of five years, and was playing just two months after her father's demise due to heart attack. Rana began playing cricket at the age of nine and was spotted at a talent search tournament in Sinaula.
