Wake up, hit runs, sleep, repeat! The schedule of Ms. consistent! Smriti Mandhana, one of the most celebrated players of recent times and a legend in making for sure! She always is the player to watch out for! Oh, Man(dhana)!
A part of the Maharashtra under-15 team at the age of nine and Maharashtra under-19 team at the age of 11, this woman has turned into a star and GENErously so! Inspired by both her father and brother, the resident of Sangli, Maharashtra, with the support of her family, today sees no looking back! Where her father still looks after her cricket schedules, her mother makes sure she’s fit! And her brother? He still bowls to her in the nets! Now you must be wondering, who is this wonder woman? None other than Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana, folks!
Full name Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana
Born July 18, 1996, Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra
Current age 23 years 200 days
Major teams Brisbane Heat Women, India Green Women, India Women, Maharashtra Women, Trailblazers, Western Storm
Playing role Opening batsman
Batting style Left-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm off-break
Loves all things female cricket