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We are going to see an even better version of Smriti Mandhana: Ellyse Perry backs RCB skipper | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary Australian player Ellyse Perry backed under-fire Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Smriti Mandhana for not performing to her potential in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL).Perry said Mandhana, who was bought for Rs 3.4 crore in the inaugural WPL auction, just needs a chance to "find her feet" in the T20 league.Perry, the six-time T20 World Cup winner, hoped the Indian would overcome this phase and come out with a "better version" of herself.Mandhana, WPL's most expensive buy, has been going through a lean patch and has scored 35, 23, 18 and 4 as RCB suffered four straight defeats in the tournament so far."Knowing Smriti and how proud and responsible she is for her own game, there's probably no more pressure on her than what she is putting on herself," Perry...
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Women’s T20 World Cup: Can India crack the Australia code? | Cricket News – Times of India

Harmanpreet's team will have to overcome patchy form and formidable opposition to make the finalIn less than three weeks, Smriti Mandhana will captain Australian duo Ellyse Perry and Megan Schutt at the Royal Challengers Bangalore, while Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham will be Harleen Deol's teammates at Gujarat Giants. Likewise, Meg Lanning will join forces with Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma and Shikha Pandey at Delhi Capitals.But on Thursday, players from the two countries will be on either side of the battle line in the big-ticket semifinal of the T20 Women's World Cup in Cape Town. The India-Australia combination is a heady mix in the Women's Premier League, with 14 players coming in from Down Under. It is also a reflection of their popularit...
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WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana named RCB captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was expectedly named as captain by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL).RCB had bought Smriti for Rs 3.40 crore in the recent auction held in Mumbai. It was the highest price for a player in the WPL auction.The announcement was made through a video shared on the franchise's social media handles, which had messages from RCB talisman Virat Kohli and current men's team skipper Faf du Plessis."Now it's time for another No. 18 to lead a very special RCB team in WPL. Yes, we are talking about Smriti Mandhana. Go on Smriti. You will have the support of the best team and the best fans in the world," Kohli said.Smriti is central to our Play Bold philosophy and cricketing plans. We have handed her the leader...
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India look to keep momentum going | Cricket News – Times of India

Harmanpreet's team takes on West Indies today; Mandhana expected to be backAfter the 2016 title triumph, the West Indies women have looked a pale shadow of the champion side they once were. Since their landmark victory in India, West Indies have faltered and fumbled on the big stage. They started their campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa on a wrong note, crashing to a seven-wicket loss to England on Saturday. Come Wednesday, they will take on a buoyant Harmanpreet Kaur-led India, who scored a convincing win against Pakistan in their high-scoring opener.1/15Smriti Mandhana’s most impactful knocksShow Captions<p>Team India made a big statement beginning their campaign with a win against the hosts. A 20 year old Smriti Mandhana smashed an impactful 90 of 72 balls. T...