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Smriti Mandhana

Athlete

Smriti Mandhana is a prominent Indian cricketer known for her batting skills.

Notable Quotes

"just committing to the shot and not playing anything half-heartedly"
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"Until I was batting, I didn't know what record because I didn't know what exact runs [I had scored]. But, looking back, I'd say a very good day for Indian cricket."
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She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over

The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.

October 7, 2026

Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet as India captain

India batter Harmanpreet Kaur leaves her role as national team captain across all three formats, replaced by fellow batter Smriti Mandhana.

October 6, 2026

Mandhana named new India captain as Kaur steps down - Reuters

Mandhana named new India captain as Kaur steps down Reuters

October 6, 2026

Mandhana becomes all-time leading women's run-scorer

India's Smriti Mandhana now has 10,880 runs in all formats, moving past former captain Mithali Raj's tally of 10,868.

September 4, 2026

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August 5, 2026

Magnificent Mandhana powers Super Giants to win over Sunrisers

Smriti Mandhana's 88-run innings off 50 balls, including four sixes, gives Manchester Super Giants a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred at Headingley.

July 28, 2026

Classy Mandhana helps Super Giants beat Sunrisers

Smriti Mandhana's masterful unbeaten 88 off 50 balls guides Manchester Super Giants to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred.

July 28, 2026

Super Giants thrash dismal Spirit at Lord's

Manchester Super Giants chase a target of 81 inside 59 balls as they thrash London Spirit by seven wickets in The Hundred.

July 23, 2026

Gaud and Mandhana star as India take control against struggling England

Kranti Gaud takes five wickets and makes history, before Smriti Mandhana frustrates England with an unbeaten 69 as India close on 154-1, giving them a lead of 269, with the tourists in complete control of the one-off Test at stumps on day two at Lord's.

July 11, 2026

England toil as India take control in front of record crowd

India take a lead of 269 into day three of the one-off Test match at Lord's, after England are bowled out for just 170 in their first innings.

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