In this article, we mention the 5 lesser-known facts about Indian Star Batswomen Smriti Mandhana
Indian StarWomen Batsmen Smriti Mandhana was born on July 18, 1996, in Mumbai. She made her debut in T20 International in 2013 against Bangladesh. Since then, she has won matches for India many times on her own and has come to the fore as the pillar of the Indian women’s team. Recently, under her captaincy, Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB) won its first title in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Currently, she is playing the home series against South Africa and has hit 2 consecutive centuries.
Smriti Mandhana Recognized by Double Century:
Smriti’s talent blossomed early. At nine years old she was selected for the Maharashtra Under-15 team. But her rise continued when, at 16, she smashed a phenomenal 224 runs in just 150 balls for Maharashtra U-19 against Gujarat in the West Zone tournament. This feat remains the highest score by an Indian woman in a one-day match at any level. Interestingly, the bat she used for this double century was a gift to her brother from the legendary Rahul Dravid.
Youngest Captain and Global Recognition:
Smriti Mandhana’s leadership qualities were evident early on. At just 22, she became the youngest Indian T20 captain, leading the team in 2017. Her talent was also global. She was the only player from India to be named to the ICC Women’s Team of the Year in 2016, which is evidence of her continuing talent.
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Playing in the International League:
Smriti Mandhana became the second Indian cricket player to sign a contract with the Brisbane Heat for the Women’s Big Bash League, after Harmanpreet Kaur. Afterwards, Veda Krishnamurthy became a member of the Australian League.
A Sporting Family:
Cricket runs in Smriti’s blood. Her father played cricket at the district level for Sangli, Maharashtra, and her brother represented Maharashtra at the under-16 level. This early exposure to the sport undoubtedly nurtured her talent.
Beyond Cricket:
Despite her dedication to cricket, Smriti enjoys other things She is a talented dancer and an avid dog lover. This well-rounded personality makes her a role model not just for aspiring cricketers but for young women in general. She is an inspiration to girls from outside who want to be like her.
