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Indian star Smriti Mandhana has become one of the most influential players in women’s cricket, known for her elegant stroke play and consistent performances. With a solid presence at the top of the order, Mandhana has been instrumental in many of India’s triumphs on the international stage. Her contributions have not only elevated the team’s success but also played a significant role in popularizing women’s cricket in India and beyond. Her dynamic batting style and ability to adapt to different formats have earned her global recognition as one of the premier batters in the women’s game.
Preparing for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
As the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, Mandhana is leaving no stone unturned in her preparations. With India looking to make a strong impression in the tournament, Mandhana’s role as a senior player will be pivotal in guiding the team through the challenges ahead. Known for her ability to perform under pressure, she is focused on fine-tuning her game to deliver impactful performances in the marquee event. The team, under her leadership at the top, will be relying heavily on her to set the tone in crucial matches.
Smriti Mandhana reveals her favourite Men’s cricketer
In a candid conversation with sports presenter Jatin Sapru, Mandhana revealed that her favorite men’s cricketer is none other than batting phenom Virat Kohli. When asked who her favorite batter in the men’s team was, Mandhana giggled after naming Kohli. She also shared that she had the opportunity to catch up with Kohli and sought his advice on various aspects of batting. One particular area she inquired about was her grip, which tends to change after every tour. Kohli’s insights, according to Mandhana, helped her understand the importance of maintaining a consistent mindset while batting.
“Who’s your favourite batsman in the men’s team?” asked Jatin.
“Virat Kohli,” said Mandhana (giggles).
“Did you get a chance to catch up with him,”? quizzed Jatin.
“Ya, I did ask him a lot of things about batting. I really wanted to know what his mindset is. I have a problem of my grip keeps changing like after every tour so I asked him” added Mandhana.
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Learning the mindset from the great
Mandhana delved deeper into her conversation with Kohli, emphasizing how she was keen to understand his mindset. “We all asked him how he handles the immense expectations placed on him,” Smriti revealed. Kohli’s response, she said, was simple yet profound: “I don’t look at it as expectations. I just do what my team wants.”
Hearing this from someone who consistently performs at the highest level, Mandhana said it helped her feel more confident in her own mindset, and she believes it will reflect positively in her performances.
Fans expect big from Mandhana in the Women’s T20 World Cup
With the Women’s T20 World Cup on the horizon, expectations are sky-high for Mandhana to lead India’s batting charge. Fans have come to rely on her to deliver in big matches, and her performances will be crucial in determining India’s success in the tournament. Known for her ability to rise to the occasion, Mandhana will be under pressure to meet the expectations of millions of supporters. However, with the advice and mindset lessons from Kohli in her arsenal, Mandhana is poised to embrace the challenge and inspire her team in their quest for World Cup glory.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
