• India batter Smriti Mandhana turned 27 on Tuesday, July 18.

  • Throughout her career, Mandhana has shattered multiple records and achieved notable milestones.

‘Crush of India’: Wishes pour in for Smriti Mandhana on her 27th birthday
Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana, who has made a significant impact in Indian women’s cricket, was born on July 18, 1996, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Mandhana is known for her elegant left-handed batting style and aggressive strokeplay.

She made her international debut in 2013 and quickly established herself as a key player. Mandhana gained widespread recognition during the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, where she emerged as one of the leading run-scorers of the tournament.

Mandhana’s attacking batting style, impeccable timing, and ability to score runs consistently have earned her numerous accolades and fan following. She has been a vital cog in the Indian team’s batting lineup, contributing with impactful performances in both ODIs and T20Is

Beyond her international career, Mandhana has also made significant contributions to franchise cricket. She has represented teams like Western Storm, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Southern Brave in the Women’s Big Bash League, Women’s Premier League and The Hundred respectively.

Throughout her career, Mandhana has shattered multiple records and achieved notable milestones.
Her achievements have garnered recognition and admiration worldwide. She has received several awards, including the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award for the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year in 2018 and 2021, respectively.

On occasion of her 27th birthday, wishes have poured in from across the cricketing community and fans wishing the ‘Crush of India.’

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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