Smriti Mandhana

Personal information
Full name	Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana
Nationality	Indian
Born	18 July 1996 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Cricketer
Known for	Opening batter for the India women's national cricket team
Batting style	Left-handed
Role	Batter; vice-captain of India
Teams	India, Maharashtra, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and other domestic and franchise teams

Smriti Shriniwas Mandhana (born 18 July 1996) is an Indian international cricketer who represents the India women's national cricket team. A left-handed opening batter, she is known for her fluent stroke play and attacking approach across international formats. Mandhana has received major individual honours, including the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award and the Arjuna Award.

Smriti Mandhana was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and grew up in Sangli. She comes from a family with a strong interest in cricket. Inspired in part by watching her older brother play, she began playing the sport at a young age and developed as a left-handed batter. She represented Maharashtra in age-group cricket before progressing to the senior domestic team.

Mandhana came to wider attention through domestic performances, including a double century in a one-day match for Maharashtra. She made her international debut in 2013, representing India in both One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals. Her Test debut followed in 2014. Her performances in the 2017 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup brought her international recognition and established her as one of India's leading batters.

Mandhana was born to Smita and Shrinivas Mandhana and has an older brother, Shravan. Her family supported her cricket development from childhood, and she has spoken about the role her brother's participation in the sport played in sparking her interest. She generally keeps her personal life private and is primarily known publicly for her cricket career and sporting achievements.

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Mandhana has represented India in Test, One Day International and Twenty20 International cricket. Her international career includes notable performances at ICC tournaments and series against leading teams. She has also played in domestic competitions and overseas franchise leagues, gaining experience in different playing conditions and formats.

She has been associated with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League and was appointed captain of the franchise. Her leadership and batting have made her a prominent figure in the growth of women's cricket in India. Mandhana has received the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award, ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year honours, and the Arjuna Award from the Government of India.

Mandhana is recognised for her elegant left-handed batting, timing, and ability to score quickly at the top of the order. Her cover drives and attacking play have become characteristic features of her game. As a senior member of the Indian team, she has contributed to the visibility of women's cricket and serves as an example for young players pursuing the sport.

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