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Smriti Mandhana
Becoming one of India’s leading opening batters and a multiple ICC award winner.
ICC’s leading player · WPL title
- Born
- 18 July 1996
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, India
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Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana is an Indian cricketer known for fluent left-handed batting across international formats.
Early life
Sangli upbringing
Her family moved from Mumbai to Sangli when she was young.
Cricket at home
Was inspired by her brother’s junior cricket and supported by her father.
Career
- 2013
India debut
Entered international one-day and Twenty20 cricket.
- 2016
Overseas league
Joined Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League.
- 2023
WPL captain
Became captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Achievements
ICC’s leading player
Won the women’s cricketer of the year award twice.
WPL title
Captained Bengaluru to their first league championship.
ODI award
Was named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year.
Beyond sport
Education
Attended a commerce college in Sangli.
Public recognition
Received India’s Arjuna Award in 2019.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Further source ↗Photo: Prime Minister's Office. GODL-India · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
