Mandhana ideal choice as Mithali's successor: Shantha Rangaswamy
3 years ago

Mandhana ideal choice as Mithali's successor: Shantha Rangaswamy

The Hindu  

Smriti Mandhana is the ideal candidate to lead India after ODI and Test skipper Mithali Raj retires following the conclusion of the Women's World Cup in New Zealand next year, said former captain Shantha Rangaswamy. She has been an excellent performer for India and should be given the opportunity to lead the country," Shantha, who led India to its first ever Test win back in 1976, told PTI. Shantha, who also happens to be a BCCI Apex Council member, feels captaincy has impacted Harmanpreet's batting which she thinks is key for India's success. READ | Mandhana, who has played four Tests, 62 ODIs and 84 T20s, was last seen in the Women's Big Bash in Australia where he also scored a hundred against Melbourne Renegades.

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Smriti Mandhana closes in on top spot in ODIs and T20Is
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Smriti Mandhana closes in on top spot in ODIs and T20Is

The Hindu  

Swashbuckling Indian batter Smriti Mandhana closed in on the top spot while occupying the second slot in both the ICC T20I and ODI batting rankings released on Tuesday. The bottom half of the ODI batting top-ten meanwhile saw multiple shuffles, as ICC Women's Championship action played out across the world. While there was little change in top ten bowling rankings …

ICC Women’s Rankings: Mandhana closes in on top spot, Harmanpreet back in top 10
16 hours, 32 minutes ago

ICC Women’s Rankings: Mandhana closes in on top spot, Harmanpreet back in top 10

The Hindu  

India batter Smriti Mandhana closed in on the top spot while occupying the second slot in both the ICC T20I and ODI batting rankings released on Tuesday. The bottom half of the ODI batting top-10 meanwhile saw multiple shuffles, as ICC Women’s Championship action played out across the world. Harmanpreet Kaur’s score of 34 at Vadodara helped her jump three …

Smriti Mandhana shatters another record, becomes women's cricketer with most international runs in a year
2 days, 18 hours ago

Smriti Mandhana shatters another record, becomes women's cricketer with most international runs in a year

Hindustan Times  

Team India star batter Smriti Mandhana registered her name in a special record tally with a sensational 91-run knock against West Indies in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. Mandhana, who has been in incredible form in ODIs this year, continued her purple patch and became the player with the most international runs in a year in women’s cricket. …

Smriti Mandhana goes bonkers against Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry; enters history books during IND-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I
5 days, 6 hours ago

Smriti Mandhana goes bonkers against Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry; enters history books during IND-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I

Live Mint  

Smriti Mandhana went bonkers against Deandra Dottin and Chinelle Henry as the Indian captain scored boundaries in seven consecutive deliveries during the third and final T20I against West Indies women on Thursday in Navi Mumbai. Standing for regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Mandhana led from the front as Indian women defeated their Caribbean counterparts by 60 runs to clinch the series …

4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 4: Smriti Mandhana goes on rampage, destroys WPL auction star Dottin, WI pacer Henry during 3rd T20I
5 days, 16 hours ago

4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 4: Smriti Mandhana goes on rampage, destroys WPL auction star Dottin, WI pacer Henry during 3rd T20I

Hindustan Times  

In Harmanpreet Kaur’s absence, Smriti Mandhana has taken up the captaincy role with ease in the ongoing three-match T20I series vs West Indies. The hosts won the first T20I by 49 runs, but Harmanpreet’s absence proved to have an impact in the second T20I as the Windies clinched victory by nine wickets. WPL Auction star faces Smriti Mandhana's wrath The …

ICC Women’s Rankings: Smriti Mandhana moves to top 3 in both ODI and T20I standings
1 week ago

ICC Women’s Rankings: Smriti Mandhana moves to top 3 in both ODI and T20I standings

The Hindu  

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana jumped three places to take the second spot in the latest ICC Women’s ODI Rankings while she went up one place to third in the T20I standings. Smriti is fresh off a century against Australia in the final ODI in Perth and backed it up with a classy 54 against West Indies in the first fixture …

'We have a lot to learn': Harmanpreet Kaur on India women's poor show in ODIs against Australia
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1 week, 6 days ago

'We have a lot to learn': Harmanpreet Kaur on India women's poor show in ODIs against Australia

India TV News  

Indian women's cricket wrapped their Australia tour with another huge defeat in the third ODI on Wednesday. With a 0-3 series loss and the ODI World Cup coming next year, the Indian women's cricket team has come under scrutiny for their performances. Indian women's team also faced criticism after failing to secure the knockouts in the recent T20 World Cup. …

Smriti Mandhana achieves two historic landmarks despite India's clean sweep at hands of Australia
1 week, 6 days ago

Smriti Mandhana achieves two historic landmarks despite India's clean sweep at hands of Australia

India TV News  

India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was at her fluent best during the third ODI of the three-match series against Australia in Perth. While it turned out to be a forgettable series for the Women in Blue, Smriti achieved two historic milestones with her 109-ball 105. Smriti surpassed several greats of the game like Belinda Clark, and Meg Lanning among others to …

India got outplayed by Australia: Smriti Mandhana after 0-3 series whitewash
2 weeks ago

India got outplayed by Australia: Smriti Mandhana after 0-3 series whitewash

India Today  

Star batter Smriti Mandhana admitted that Australia outplayed India as the tourists suffered a 0-3 loss in the three-match ODI series Down Under. "It is tough to take because we came here after winning the New Zealand series, and it really felt like the team was looking good but we definitely got outplayed by Australia," Mandhana said at the post-match …

Smriti Mandhana shines with stunning 25-ball 40 vs Melbourne Renegades in WBBL
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Smriti Mandhana shines with stunning 25-ball 40 vs Melbourne Renegades in WBBL

India Today  

Star India batter Smriti Mandhana produced a stunning show for Adelaide Strikers in Women's Big Bash League. Mandhana, in her 2nd outing for the Strikers, smashed a 25-ball 40 vs Melbourne Renegades at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide on November 11, Monday. However, Mandhana failed to impress in her maiden outing for the Strikers as she scored just 6 …

Smriti Mandhana fails to impress on debut for Adelaide Strikers in WBBL
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Smriti Mandhana fails to impress on debut for Adelaide Strikers in WBBL

India Today  

Star India cricketer Smriti Mandhana failed to impress on her debut for the Adelaide Strikers in the Women's Big Bash League 2024. "A big welcome and congratulations to Smriti Mandhana for making her debut with your Adelaide Strikers! Mandhana debuts for Strikers A big welcome and congratulations to Smriti Mandhana for making her debut with your Adelaide Strikers! 💙 💙 …

Smriti Mandhana vs Jemimah Rodrigues: Star India batters reflect on WBBL faceoff
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Smriti Mandhana vs Jemimah Rodrigues: Star India batters reflect on WBBL faceoff

India Today  

Star India players Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues reflected on their face-off in the Women's Big Bash League. Mandhana made her debut for Adelaide Strikers in the WBBL 2024 and faced Brisbane Heat in her very first match. I think it's just a different challenge, and it pushes you and brings the best out of me," Jemimah said in the …

Right off the bat: A Wknd profile of cricket’s rising star, Smriti Mandhana
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Right off the bat: A Wknd profile of cricket’s rising star, Smriti Mandhana

Hindustan Times  

At ₹3.4 crore, Smriti Mandhana has emerged as the most expensive retention in the 2025 edition of the Women’s Premier League.. It has taken far too long, but women’s cricket is finally being given room to blossom, and Mandhana’s rise is proof of what is possible when sports administration stops ignoring women’s sports. A key shift came in 2014, when …

Harmanpreet Kaur Soars Back to Top 10 in ICC Women's Rankings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harmanpreet Kaur Soars Back to Top 10 in ICC Women's Rankings

India Today  

Harmanpreet Kaur's remarkable performance shines as she returns to the top 10 in the ICC Women's ODI Rankings. After briefly slipping out of the top 10, she stormed back to the ninth spot with a match-winning fifty in the final match of an ODI series against New Zealand. Her performance adds to India's impressive batting display, propelling them to third …

Smriti Mandhana's Midas Touch Propels India to Series Victory Over New Zealand
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Smriti Mandhana's Midas Touch Propels India to Series Victory Over New Zealand

The Hindu  

Smriti Mandhana shines for India, smashing a century to help them secure a 2-1 series win against New Zealand in the third ODI. She becomes the leading scorer of hundreds for India in ODIs, surpassing Mithali Raj. Her stylish batting and exceptional bowling performance solidify her position as a force to be reckoned with in the cricketing world.

Smriti Mandhana's Century Helps India Women Defeat New Zealand in 3rd ODI, Clinch Series 2-1
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Smriti Mandhana's Century Helps India Women Defeat New Zealand in 3rd ODI, Clinch Series 2-1

Firstpost  

Smriti Mandhana shines with a century as India women secure a 2-1 series win against New Zealand in the third and final ODI in Ahmedabad. Mandhana's century helps India chase down the 233-run target set by New Zealand with nearly six overs to spare. She collected 10 fours in her knock of 100 off 122 balls and returned to form …

Smriti Mandhana Extends India's Domination with 8th ODI Ton
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Smriti Mandhana Extends India's Domination with 8th ODI Ton

Hindustan Times  

India secured a convincing 6-wicket victory against New Zealand in the third and deciding Women's ODI match to clinch the series 2-1. Smriti Mandhana shone with an 8th ODI century, scoring 100 runs in 122 balls. Her partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur was a dominant force, contributing 59 runs to the total score. New Zealand fought bravely, but their batting batting …

Mandhana's 8th ODI Century Seals India's Series Against New Zealand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mandhana's 8th ODI Century Seals India's Series Against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

India sealed the Women's ODI series against New Zealand 2-1, thanks to a magnificent 8th ODI century from Mandhana. Mandhana scored 209 runs, the most by an Indian in an ODI, and guided India to a comfortable victory. New Zealand fought back bravely, but they were unable to recover from their early deficit. The match was a testament to India's …

India's Reliance on Kaur and Mandhana: A Statistical Analysis of ODIs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Reliance on Kaur and Mandhana: A Statistical Analysis of ODIs

New Indian Express  

India's reliance on Kaur and Mandhana in ODIs has come under scrutiny following a series of disappointing losses. The duo has been unable to find consistent runs, with India suffering defeats against New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. Despite Kaur's century against England, India's batting line-up has been too reliant on the two players, with both scoring over 50% of …

Smriti Mandhana to play for reigning WBBL champions Adelaide Strikers
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Smriti Mandhana to play for reigning WBBL champions Adelaide Strikers

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide Strikers have finally secured the services of Indian star Smriti Mandhana for the Women's Big Bash League after chasing her for years. Smriti Mandhana to play for reigning WBBL champions Adelaide Strikers The Indian opener has previously played for three WBBL teams -- Brisbane Heat, Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes. She joined the reigning champions Strikers ahead of the …

What can India Women learn from its Women’s Asia Cup 2024 campaign?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What can India Women learn from its Women’s Asia Cup 2024 campaign?

The Hindu  

Riding on skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s rich vein of form and left-hand batter Harshitha Samarawickrama’s finale special, Sri Lanka ran through defending champion India to claim its first-ever Asia Cup title. With the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh around the corner, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will need to not only fill some gaping cracks, but also paint over them with …

Mandhana''s fifty propels India to 165/6 against SL in women''s Asia Cup final
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mandhana''s fifty propels India to 165/6 against SL in women''s Asia Cup final

Hindustan Times  

Dambulla, Smirti Mandhana’s conditions-defying half-century powered India to a fighting 165 for six against Sri Lanka in the women’s Asia Cup final here on Sunday. Mandhana''s fifty propels India to 165/6 against SL in women''s Asia Cup final Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh led defending champions India’s tight contest against a plethora of Lankan spinners after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur …

Indians on rise in ICC rankings ahead of Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma move up in batters' chart
5 months, 1 week ago

Indians on rise in ICC rankings ahead of Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma move up in batters' chart

India TV News  

Ahead of the upcoming Women's Asia Cup, several Indian players including captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Shafali Verma have been on the rise in the ICC players' rankings. Shafali's 27 run-knock and an 18-run outing in the two games saw her surge two places in the batters' rankings to move to 15th with 605 rating points, while Harmanpreet's 35-run outing …

Series against South Africa was crucial ahead of T20 World Cup, says India skipper Smriti Mandhana
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Series against South Africa was crucial ahead of T20 World Cup, says India skipper Smriti Mandhana

The Hindu  

India’s vice captain Smriti Mandhana held the 10-wicket series leveling 1-1 victory over South Africa as crucial for her team ahead of the World Cup in October. “It’s a really good confidence going into the World cup, next two months is going to be really crucial for all of us,” she said this at the post match press conference. Reflecting …

Women’s ODI series: Mandhana falls for 90 as India sweep SA series 3-0
6 months ago

Women’s ODI series: Mandhana falls for 90 as India sweep SA series 3-0

Hindustan Times  

The only disappointing moment for the M Chinnaswamy Stadium fans came in the 31st over when the prolific Smriti Mandhana, on the verge of a third century in a row, fell for 90 in the final women’s ODI against South Africa in Bengaluru on Sunday. Smriti Mandhana celebrates her fifty during the third women's ODI cricket match between India and …

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Goes Berserk As Smriti Mandhana Picks Up Maiden ODI Wicket — WATCH
6 months ago

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Goes Berserk As Smriti Mandhana Picks Up Maiden ODI Wicket — WATCH

ABP News  

India Women Vs South Africa Women 2nd ODI: Indian opener Smriti Mandhana registered her maiden ODI wicket as she dismissed Sune Luus with only her second ball of the match, as the Proteas batter nicked the outside-off bowl to the keeper Richa Ghosh. ❤️🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/Z8H9EWkQFe — Mufaddal Vohra June 19, 2024 Smriti Mandhana hardly bowls for the India Women, but was …

Smriti Mandhana creates history with second consecutive ton during 2nd ODI against South Africa
6 months ago

Smriti Mandhana creates history with second consecutive ton during 2nd ODI against South Africa

Firstpost  

Mandhana struck a 120-ball 136, stitching a 171-run third-wicket partnership with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and helping India posted a daunting 325/3 after South Africa opted to field. PTI Smriti Mandhana created history on Wednesday after becoming the first Indian batter to score back-to-back centuries in women’s ODIs, achieving the feat with her match-winning knock of 136 against South Africa in …

Smriti Mandhana becomes first Indian woman to score consecutive ODI centuries, matches Mithali Raj's sensational feat
6 months ago

Smriti Mandhana becomes first Indian woman to score consecutive ODI centuries, matches Mithali Raj's sensational feat

Hindustan Times  

India women's cricket team opener Smriti Mandhana on Wednesday scripted not one, but two sensational pieces of record during the second ODI match between India and South Africa at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Indian batter Smriti Mandhana plays a shot during the second women's ODI cricket match between India and South Africa at M Chinnaswamy Stadium In the opening …

Smriti Mandhana rises to third spot in women’s ODI batting rankings
6 months ago

Smriti Mandhana rises to third spot in women’s ODI batting rankings

The Hindu  

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana jumped two places to move to the third spot on the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings released here on Tuesday. The India left-handed opener struck a match-winning 117, her maiden century at home, to lead India’s 143-run win over South Africa in a three-match series. READ | IND-W vs SA-W 2nd ODI preview: India looks to …

Smriti Mandhana ton, Asha's 4-for in India's dominant win over South Africa
6 months, 1 week ago

Smriti Mandhana ton, Asha's 4-for in India's dominant win over South Africa

Hindustan Times  

For a while now, it’s widely accepted that if Smriti Mandhana is in form, India’s batting is likely to find itself in a good space. Smriti Mandhana plays a shot during the first women's ODI cricket match between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium In the first women’s ODI against South Africa on Sunday, Mandhana stepped up once …

With her fighting hundred, Smriti Mandhana becomes second-highest international run-scorer for India in women's cricket
6 months, 1 week ago

With her fighting hundred, Smriti Mandhana becomes second-highest international run-scorer for India in women's cricket

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, : India opener Smriti Mandhana etched her name into the history book by becoming the second-highest run-scorer for the nation on Sunday. With her fighting hundred, Smriti Mandhana becomes second-highest international run-scorer for India in women's cricket With her fighting hundred against South Africa, she went past the 7000-run mark and joined former India star Mithali Raj in the …

Ton-up Smriti Mandhana powers India to 265/8 against SA
6 months, 1 week ago

Ton-up Smriti Mandhana powers India to 265/8 against SA

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, A resolute hundred by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana helped India survive a top-order wobble and post a competitive 265 for eight against South Africa in the first women’s ODI here on Sunday. Ton-up Smriti Mandhana powers India to 265/8 against SA Mandhana, who made her sixth ODI ton, and Deepti Sharma added 81 runs for the sixth wicket. Pooja Vastrakar …

Smriti Mandhana ends her international century drought after valiant hundred against South Africa
6 months, 1 week ago

Smriti Mandhana ends her international century drought after valiant hundred against South Africa

India TV News  

Smriti Mandhana registered a brilliant century to end her ODI hundred drought during the India women's cricket team's first ODI game against South Africa in Bengaluru on Sunday, June 16. The returning star Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur also failed to impress as India lost the first five wickets before reaching a 100 total. Deepti Sharma then joined Smriti …

India women eye stronger outing with bat in 4th T20I against Bangladesh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India women eye stronger outing with bat in 4th T20I against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Sylhet, With the series already in their kitty, India women will be eager to iron out certain flaws, particularly on their batting front, during the fourth T20I against Bangladesh here on Monday. India women eye stronger outing with bat in 4th T20I against Bangladesh India have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, but the scoreline has masked …

Smriti Mandhana shuts down unwanted Virat Kohli question after RCB claim WPL title
9 months ago

Smriti Mandhana shuts down unwanted Virat Kohli question after RCB claim WPL title

Hindustan Times  

Smriti Mandhana ended Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 16 years of disappointment by guiding the Bangalore-based franchise to their first-ever T20 title. Mandhana's RCB side outclassed Delhi Capitals in the final-over thriller of the Women's Premier League 2024 at the famous Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. After propelling RCB to their maiden title in the T20 league, Mandhana gave an interesting take …

Smriti Mandhana takes RCB to 23-run victory against UP Warriorz in WPL 2024
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Smriti Mandhana takes RCB to 23-run victory against UP Warriorz in WPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

Greeted with rapturous applause at the toss, Smriti Mandhana was all smiles when Royal Challengers Bangalore were beginning their Women’s Premier League campaign in front of home fans last month. On Monday, in what was this season’s last game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the RCB skipper signed off in style as her splendid knock led to a 23-run victory …

Asian Games 2023 Cricket: Smriti Mandhana's India storm into final, ensure medal in maiden appearance
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023 Cricket: Smriti Mandhana's India storm into final, ensure medal in maiden appearance

India TV News  

Asian Games 2023 Cricket: The Smriti Mandhana-led Indian women's team defeated the Bangladesh side in the first semifinal of the women's cricket event at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sunday, September 24. The Women in Blue thumped down Bangladesh in a lopsided affair at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou to register as they chased down the target of 52 …

Big opportunity for India to lift World Cup in home conditions: Mithali Raj
1 year, 3 months ago

Big opportunity for India to lift World Cup in home conditions: Mithali Raj

The Hindu  

Former captain of Indian women’s cricket team Mithali Raj on Sunday said ‘Men in Blue’ have a big opportunity to lift the ICC World Cup in home conditions later this year. The global showpiece event will be played in India across October and November, and the hosts are aiming to bag another World Cup after winning it in 1983 and …

Smriti Mandhana Becomes First Player To Score 500 Runs In Women's Competition Of The Hundred
1 year, 4 months ago

Smriti Mandhana Becomes First Player To Score 500 Runs In Women's Competition Of The Hundred

ABP News  

Indian women's team star opener Smriti Mandhana is doing wonders with the bat in England's cricket league: The Hundred. Smriti, who plays for Southern Braves in women's competition of the tournament, scored a quickfire 70 against Welsh Fire on Friday at The Rose Bowl Stadium in Southampton. Smriti Mandhana creates history, becomes first player to score 500 runs in women's …

'People asked me what are you gonna do with those 3.4 crores' - Smriti Mandhana reacts to her WPL paycheck
1 year, 4 months ago

'People asked me what are you gonna do with those 3.4 crores' - Smriti Mandhana reacts to her WPL paycheck

India TV News  

India's opening batter Smriti Mandhana made a big splash after she ended up being the most expensive player sold at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction on February 13. The southpaw bagged a deal of INR 3.4 crore from Royal Challengers Bangalore and was handed the responsibility to lead the side in the opening edition of the tournament. Though Royal …

'Sometimes it's an advantage': India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana sees silver lining in absence of head coach
1 year, 5 months ago

'Sometimes it's an advantage': India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana sees silver lining in absence of head coach

Firstpost  

“The BCCI has been hunting for a long-term coach and we will have one soon,” Mandhana said at the pre-match press conference ahead of India’s third ODI against Bangladesh. And after having even played a T20 World in February earlier this year in the absence of one, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana believes inputs from different sets of coaching staff was doing …

Mandhana on absence of head coach: Sometimes it’s an advantage
1 year, 5 months ago

Mandhana on absence of head coach: Sometimes it’s an advantage

The Hindu  

Unperturbed by the absence of a head coach for over six months, the Indian women’s team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana preferred to look at the silver lining, saying tips shared by a different set of coaching staff will be advantageous. Since December last year, when Ramesh Powar was transferred to the NCA, the women’s cricket team has been without a head …

ICC women’s ODI rankings: Mandhana moves up to sixth, Harmapreet drops to eighth
1 year, 5 months ago

ICC women’s ODI rankings: Mandhana moves up to sixth, Harmapreet drops to eighth

The Hindu  

Star Indian batter Smriti Mandhana has climbed a spot to number six while her captain Harmanpreet Kaur dropped to the eighth spot in the latest ICC women’s ODI rankings released on Tuesday. Sri Lankan Chamari Athapaththu’s reign at the top of the ODI batters rankings lasted just two weeks as Australia’s Beth Mooney has now regained the top spot in …

India wait for Smriti to regain spark in Bangladesh
1 year, 5 months ago

India wait for Smriti to regain spark in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Smriti Mandhana has been the most consistent batter in the Indian women’s cricket team in recent years. On the other hand, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur for Mumbai Indians, Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodriques for Delhi Capitals and Harleen Deol for Gujarat Giants did well. Mandhana, recipient of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year …

Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh left out; Shreyanka Patil ignored as India name women's team for Bangladesh tour
1 year, 5 months ago

Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh left out; Shreyanka Patil ignored as India name women's team for Bangladesh tour

Firstpost  

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, while Smriti Mandhana has been named as her deputy. Right-arm pacer Renuka Singh and Richa Ghosh were left out, while young off-spinner Shreyanka Patil was ignored as India named an 18-member Indian women’s cricket team for the limited overs tour of Bangladesh, starting July 9 in Mirpur. But it is surprising to see the …

Cornered Smriti looking for a change of fortune
1 year, 9 months ago

Cornered Smriti looking for a change of fortune

Hindustan Times  

For Smriti Mandhana, the past month in her cricketing life has been of fluctuating fortunes. Royal Challengers Bangalore's captain Smriti Mandhana walks off the field after being dismissed during the Women's Premier League cricket match But even as the 'RCB, RCB' chants rang in Mumbai, her team crashed to one defeat after another. Watching the captain’s sullen expression in post-match …

Smriti Mandhana's Reaction On Being Compared With RCB Legend Virat Kohli
1 year, 9 months ago

Smriti Mandhana's Reaction On Being Compared With RCB Legend Virat Kohli

ABP News  

WPL 2023: Captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore and costliest player in inaugural Women's Premier League auction, Smriti Mandhana, has reacted to comparisons with legend Virat Kohli. Both Mandhana and Kohli wear number 18 jersey for India and franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. Virat Kohli and Smriti Mandhana starrer Bangalore-based franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore is yet to win the Indian Premier League …

Smriti Mandhana hopes WPL does for women’s cricket what IPL did for men
1 year, 9 months ago

Smriti Mandhana hopes WPL does for women’s cricket what IPL did for men

Hindustan Times  

The current generation of women cricketers are very fortunate. And whoever supports women’s cricket will get involved in this journey,” RCB skipper Mandhana said ahead of Sunday’s first game against Delhi Capitals. There is more swing I would say, and there’s more timing involved than power.” Mandhana wears jersey No 18 like Virat Kohli does for the RCB men. “We …

WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana’s RCB takes on formidable DC in first day fixture
1 year, 9 months ago

WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana’s RCB takes on formidable DC in first day fixture

The Hindu  

A new challenge awaits Smriti Mandhana when she leads Royal Challengers Bangalore in its Women’s Premier League opener against Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium on Sunday. The WPL being a long tournament, communication will be the key and Smriti has had conversations with the overseas players too, so that they have a role-clarity.And, when the team takes on Delhi …

From Smriti Mandhana to Meg Lanning: Top WPL stars to look out for
1 year, 9 months ago

From Smriti Mandhana to Meg Lanning: Top WPL stars to look out for

Live Mint  

The first match of the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League is scheduled for 4 March and Mumbai Indians will face off against Gujarat Giants at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. WPL 2023: Top women cricket stars to look out for: Smriti Mandhana: Most expensive player of the WPL will be leading the charge of Royal Challengers Bangalore and …

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