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Really good signs  for women's cricket:  Smriti Mandhana!

A Natural Talent From The Start

 Smriti Mandhana was a prodigy from a young age, making her national debut at just 16 years old, showing potential way beyond her years.

International Recognition at 18

At the age of 18, she became the youngest Indian cricketer to score an international half-century in a Women’s World Cup match.

She surpasses Mithali Raj, who took 112 innings to achieve the same feat in 2011.

A Groundbreaking Opening Batswoman

Smriti was one of the first women in India to consistently open the batting in all three formats of international cricket, setting a new benchmark for women's cricket.

Unbeaten Record in the WBBL

Mandhana was part of the Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), and she was one of the first Indians to make an impact in this elite league.

The Face of Women's Cricket in India

Smriti became the first-ever female cricketer to sign a sponsorship deal with a major global brand, marking a new era of financial backing for women’s sports.

She set a new benchmark in women’s One-Day Internationals by scoring the fastest century by an Indian woman in ODI cricket.

Outside of cricket, Smriti is an avid reader, particularly interested in autobiographies and self-improvement books, reflecting her determination to grow as a person.

Smriti Mandhana has been vocal about the need for equal pay for women cricketers and has worked tirelessly to help women’s cricket get more recognition.

– Though young, Smriti has been hailed as a future leader of Indian Women’s Cricket, showing maturity and leadership skills beyond her age.

She was awarded the prestigious 'ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year' in 2018, cementing her place as one of the top female cricketers in the world.

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