Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/08/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Naraina village, New Delhi |
Latest News about Neha Tanwar
01/10/2025
Former India International cricketer Neha Tanwar was appointed as the coach of Goa’s women’s senior cricket team for the upcoming domestic season 2025-26. The season is scheduled to begin in October 2025, marking a new coaching role for Tanwar after her retirement from active playing.
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Bio/Wiki
| Neha Tanwar is an Indian former cricketer who played for the India women's national cricket team. | |
| She is a right-handed batter and right-arm off spin bowler. | |
| She started playing domestic cricket in 2004 and made her international debut in 2011. | |
| Post-retirement, she serves as a cricket analyst and host on news channels and was appointed coach of Goa’s women’s senior cricket team for the 2025-26 domestic season. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 62 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | MCL Saraswati Bal Mandir Senior Secondary School in Hari Nagar, Delhi |
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| College/University | Maitreyi College (2006) |
| Educational Qualifications | B.Com |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Rajput |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Marriage Date | 09/02/2011 | ||||
| Husband/Spouse | Ruturaj | ||||
| Children | Shlok (born 2014) | ||||
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #40 (India) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Delhi Women, Indian Railways, India Red Women, Railways, India Blue Women, Haryana Women | ||||||
| Coach(s) | Dinesh Rai & Tarak Sinha | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Inside-out | ||||||
| Domestic Matches | Over 100 First Class matches | ||||||
| Post-Retirement | Cricket analyst and host on news channels; Coach of Goa’s women’s senior cricket team (2025-26) |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Rahul Dravid |
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| Cricket Ground | Feroz Shah Kotla |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/imnehatanwar/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-tanwar-46606b119 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Neha Tanwar is a professional Indian woman cricketer. | |
| 2. She grew up participating in various sports activities like Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Shot Put, and Volleyball. | |
| 3. In 2003, Neha unexpectedly switched to cricket and impressed selectors during college trials with her powerful batting. | |
| 4. After starting as a spin bowler, Neha worked on her batting skills and became an opening batswoman. | |
| 5. Her performance in the 2010-11 Challenger Trophy led to her selection in the Indian Women’s cricket team in 2011. | |
| 6. Neha got married in Delhi just a month after her international debut but could only play a few matches for India. | |
| 7. Post her pregnancy in 2014, Neha retired from cricket to focus on her family and gave birth to a son in the same year. | |
| 8. Neha made a determined comeback after her pregnancy by working hard on her fitness and batting skills. | |
| 9. In 2015, she returned to the Ranji trophy but faced challenges, eventually displaying better performances in the next season. | |
| 10. Due to her impressive performances in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season, Neha was selected to play against Bangladesh-A in 2020. | |
| 11. Neha's dedication to cricket was evident as she even sleep-talked about cricket during matches. | |
| 12. She successfully made a comeback to professional cricket after becoming a mother, a rare achievement among female cricketers. | |
| 13. Apart from cricket, Neha Tanwar is an Indian Railways employee. | |
| 14. She has played international cricket against Australia, England, and Sri Lanka. | |
| 15. In ODIs, she scored 47 runs in 5 matches with a highest score of 19. | |
| 16. In T20Is, she scored 19 runs in 2 matches with a highest score of 17. |