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A conversation with Smriti Mandhana was the turning point, says Yastika Bhatia

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A conversation with Smriti Mandhana was the turning point, says Yastika Bhatia

Yastika effortlessly mixed caution with aggression. | Photo Credit: BCCI Yastika Bhatia had never scored an international century. She chose the best possible venue, or occasion, for that. Her maiden hundred became sweeter as it helped India score a massive win in the first-ever Women’s Test at Lord’s. Her 113 off 158 balls in the…

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Smriti Mandhana only Indian among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential sportspersons

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Smriti Mandhana only Indian among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential sportspersons

TIME’s profile for cricketer Smriti Mandhana said that the Mumbai-born left-handed opening batter was the “first Indian woman to score a double century in a domestic one-day game, the first to score a century in all three international formats, and is a joint holder of the most international women’s cricket centuries with 17” as it…

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Women’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan reduce India to 30 for 2 after five overs

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Women’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan reduce India to 30 for 2 after five overs

India’s Jemimah Rodrigues in action during the India v Pakistan match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain on June 14, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters India lost Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues to stutter to 30 for 2 at the end of the fifth over in…

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Smriti Mandhana leads Indian presence as Richa, Deepti land deals in women’s draft for The Hundred

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Smriti Mandhana leads Indian presence as Richa, Deepti land deals in women’s draft for The Hundred

Smriti Mandhana. File | Photo Credit: PTI India opener Smriti Mandhana headlined the Indian presence in the women’s player draft for The Hundred, while compatriot Richa Ghosh secured a deal worth £50,000 (approximately ₹61 lakh) and all-rounder Deepti Sharma also earned a contract during the auction on Wednesday (March 11, 2026). A total of 178…

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru stands between Delhi Capitals and a maiden title

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru stands between Delhi Capitals and a maiden title

Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues and RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana snapped ahead of the WPL final. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals aren’t in uncharted territory as they gear up for the final of the Women’s Premier League on Thursday. Two seasons ago, it was these two teams that battled…

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Smriti Mandhana praises RCB’s bowling unit after dominant win over DC

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Smriti Mandhana praises RCB’s bowling unit after dominant win over DC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s players during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, at the DY Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. | Photo Credit: PTI Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana praised the team’s bowling unit after a dominant win against Delhi Capitals in the…

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Smriti Mandhana becomes second Indian, fourth player overall to reach 10,000 international runs in women’s cricket

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Smriti Mandhana becomes second Indian, fourth player overall to reach 10,000 international runs in women’s cricket

India’s Smriti Mandhana in action during India vs Sri Lanka’s 4th Women’s T20I cricket match at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on December 28, 2025 | Photo Credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN Smriti Mandhana scripted history on Sunday (December 28, 2025) as she became the second Indian and fourth overall among women to reach the landmark of…

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Women Cricket World Cup, IND-W vs ENG-W: Smriti Mandhana shoulders blame for collapse

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Women Cricket World Cup, IND-W vs ENG-W: Smriti Mandhana shoulders blame for collapse

Smriti Mandhana reacts after being dismissed at a crucial time during the Women Cricket World Cup match against England in Indore on October 19, 2025 | Photo Credit: AP From needing 57 runs from as many balls and with four wickets in hand, India shockingly succumbed to a four-run defeat against England at the Holkar…

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