RCB had purchased Smriti for Rs 3.40 crore within the latest public sale held in Mumbai. It was the very best worth for a participant within the WPL public sale.
The announcement was made by way of a video shared on the franchise’s social media handles, which had messages from RCB talisman Virat Kohli and present males’s crew 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 mentioned.
Smriti is central to our Play Bold philosophy and cricketing plans. We have handed her the management function, and we… https://t.co/OxG0cVUaRT
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) 1676691320000
On asserting Mandhana because the captain, RCB chairman Prathmesh Mishra mentioned: “Smriti is central to our play bold philosophy and cricketing plans. We have handed her the leadership role, and we are confident that Smriti will lead RCB into greater heights.”
On her function because the RCB girls’s crew captain, Mandhana mentioned: “It is such a great feeling to see Virat and Faf speak so much about leading RCB and I would like to thank RCB management for giving me this amazing opportunity.
“I’m wanting ahead to receiving all of the love and help from you followers who I’m informed are the most effective within the World. I promise you to provide my 100% to guide RCB to success in WPL.”
As an opener, the southpaw has made 2661 runs from 113 WT20Is, averaging 27.15 with a strike-rate of 123.19.
Mandhana has also been a sought-after player on the T20 circuit, making appearances for Brisbane Heat, Sydney Thunder (Women’s BBL), Western Storm (Kia Super League) and Southern Brave (The Hundred).
She has captained India in 11 T20Is, of which they have won six and lost five games. She was also skipper of Trailblazers at the Women’s T20 Challenge – the WPL’s precursor – across all four seasons it was held while leading the team to the title in 2020.
The decorated player recently won the ICC Women Cricketer Of The Year for scoring 855 runs in 22 matches in 2021.
The WPL begins on March 4, with Gujarat Giants taking on Mumbai Indians. RCB’s opener is against Delhi Capitals on March 5.
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com