Who Is Neha Tanwar? Know More About Former India Cricketer Income, Family

Motherhood and Juggling Cricket have become part of Neha Tanwar’s life. It has not been easy by any stretch, but the 31-year-old’s determination has been awarded the call-up to the Indian women’s A squad for the coming limited-overs series with the Bangladesh A – seven years after Neha made her ODI debut for the country. 

Neha Tanwar was a member of the Indian Team until she gave birth to her son, Shlok, in 2014. Being a mother took over, naturally, but Tanwar missed playing cricket so badly that she functioned her way back professionally.

Her objective was returning to the Indian team, which is a distinct possibility now that she’s made it to the A squad. Post her cricketing career, she has also made a mark in the broadcasting industry. Neha Tanwar serves as a host & a cricket analyst in several crickets shows on several news channels alongside other international cricketers. 

Physical Stats 

• Height: She stands 5 feet 7 inches. 
• Weight: Presently, we are not having any info concerning her weight. 
• Eye Colour: She is having a black eye. 
• Hair Colour: She is having black beautiful hair. 
• Birthplace: Her place of birth is Naraina Village, New Delhi. 
• Zodiac Sign: Her zodiac sign is Leo. 
• Age: She is 34 years old. 
• Qualification: She has done B.Com. 

Family

Neha Tanwar comes from a Rajput Family. Tanwar’s father, Rakesh Kumar Tanwar, is a government officer, whereas her beautiful mother is a homemaker. She has a brother, Siddharth Tanwar. She got married to Rituraj on 9^th February 2011. The beautiful couple together has a son, Shlok born during 2014. She is having a sibling also and his name is Siddharth Tanwar. 

Education 

She has completed her schooling at MCL Saraswati Bal Mandir Senior Secondary School in Hari Nagar, Delhi. She finished her B.Com from Maitreyi College (2006). 

Controversies

She is having a successful career. We don’t think Neha Tanwar has been involved in any of the controversies. But if in the future we receive any information we will surely update this section. 

Tattoos

Neha Tanwar has a beautiful tattoo of her son’s name, “Shlok,” inked onto her forearm. 

Profession 

At the age of 17, Neha began playing cricket. Neha Tanwar represented her college team and university team, and then earned a place in the state team just 2 years since she was introduced to the sport. During 2010, she was selected to play during the 2010-11 season of Challenger’s Trophy, and her remarkable performances in the tournament assisted her to earn a call-up from the Indian side.

She played her first ODI match for the India women’s national cricket team on 18^th January 2011, against West Indies Women at Rajkot. She also made her T20 International debut the same year on 26^th June 2011m against England Women at Taunton. Neha could only manage to play 5 One Day and two T20 international matches for India. After 2011, She didn’t get a chance to play for the national side, however, she sustained to contribute to the domestic matches.

During 2014, Neha decided to take retirement from cricket due to their motherhood responsibilities, but she couldn’t stay away from cricket for much time and made a comeback during the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy. As of 2020, she has played more than 100 domestic cricket matches and firmly has faith that she will get a national call-up. 

Source Of Income 

Neha began out as a spin bowler; however, she embraced her batting skills and ended up becoming an opening batswoman. Neha is an employee of Indian Railways and plays cricket for the Indian Railways team.  

Lesser-Known Facts About Neha Tanwar

• Neha grew up as an athlete. Since childhood, Neha was involved in sports activities. She used to play Kho Kho, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Shot Put, and every other sport which was there in her school, but not cricket. 
• During 2010, Neha was chosen to play during the 2010-11 Challenger Trophy. Neha’s performance in the Challenger Trophy assisted her to break into the Indian Women’s team during 2011. 
• During July 2020, she was featured on “Cricket With Queens” and talked concern her rousing life journey. 
• After giving birth to a child, Neha is one of the few female international cricketers who has made a comeback in the sport. She had to drop 20 kgs of weight to get back in the figure. 
• Neha used to have a habit of talking in her sleep. Her friends say that whenever Neha would speak while sleeping, it was always about cricket. 
• Neha Tanwar is a devotee of the Sai Baba of Shirdi. 
• Just a month after her international debut, she got wedded in Delhi.