It's Ranathe legendary all-rounder from the beautiful town of Uttarakhand, has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in women's cricket. Born on February 18, 1994, he has captivated audiences with his unique skills as a right-handed batsman and bowler. Rana's cricketing odyssey is a tapestry of exquisitely crafted, stellar performances, and an indomitable spirit that exemplifies perseverance.
In exclusive discussion and disclosure with Cricket TimesRana explores the challenges of her journey, sharing insights that highlight the triumphs and tribulations she faced along the way. Speaking candidly, she reflects on the challenges that come with being so physically fit as a female athlete in such a demanding sport. His story is not one of his actions; it serves as an inspiring testament to the dedication and courage required to succeed in the competition.
As he narrates his experiences, from important matches to daily training, Rana emerges not only as a cricketer but also as a role model for aspiring athletes. His story resonates with cricketers and beyond, inspiring many to pursue their dreams with determination.
Here are some highlights from the interview:
Q. You are from Uttarakhand, how did your cricket journey begin?
Rana: Yeah, so I started when I was very young, I used to play cricket and I used to go and play with the boys, our school had cricket and tennis games where I used to participate actively. So, I started like everyone else India cricketers are playing in the streets, and that is the beginning.
Q. How did you overcome your break and what helped you get back on track?
Rana: Look, every injured player always has a risk, and a time to come back. But leaving everything behind, I am very grateful to my family members who helped me at that time. Speaking of injuries, the first three months were really tough being on bed rest for three straight months missing the game and doing it. I was sure with the support of my family and friends that everything would be fine.
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Q. What do you think are the challenges facing cricketers today?
Rana: See when we talk about men's and women's cricket, women's cricket is more difficult for female players, as we all know that there is menstruation that comes into the picture, where women need to deal with various problems that absorb like cramps, mood swings. etc. Cricket as a sport has now become popular but it was not popular before, but talking about challenges, girls have faced many challenges that women have gone through. making history in the game. Yes, there are many other problems but I am sure we will all be able to solve them with strong thoughts.
Q. Who or what inspired you to take up cricket as a sportsperson?
Rana: I started playing cricket as a hobby and took the game as a hobby, later when I got to know it better, the appreciation of the people and the publicity of the game helped me to start playing the game. At first, when I was just starting out, there were only two names Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami which eventually got me hooked on gaming again. Speaking of inspiration I would like to say that the player, I have seen him and he has grown MS Dhonion and off the field he has been an inspiration and learning how to deal with adversity.
Q. What qualities are important to be a successful cricketer?
Rana: The first and most important thing is self-discipline, the more self-disciplined you are, the higher you are, the second is your character, the way you communicate with people to everyone, this is something that counts as doing well, and the last is your attitude, how you take results, because sports it is something that has highs and lows that measure the quality of the player. A player should have an undying heart but for me if you ask me, discipline is the most important quality a player should have.
Here is the full discussion:
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This article was originally published on WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.