Indian vice-captain and opening batsman Smriti Mandhana will be joining the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season. This will be her fourth WBBL team, having previously played for Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, and Sydney Thunder. Mandhana's partnership with coach Luke Williams has proven to be successful, as they led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory in the Women's Premier League earlier this year. The duo will now reunite at the Strikers, with Williams expressing excitement about Mandhana's technical skill and leadership. The Strikers will begin their season on October 27 against the Brisbane Heat, and Mandhana is one of the 19 Indian women cricketers who have nominated themselves for the WBBL draft.
Smriti Mandhana Signs with Adelaide Strikers for WBBL Season
Indian vice-captain and opening batsman Smriti Mandhana has joined the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season. This marks her fourth WBBL team, following her stints with the Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, and Sydney Thunder.
Mandhana's move to the Strikers reunites her with coach Luke Williams, who led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory in the Women's Premier League earlier this year. Williams praised Mandhana's technical skill and leadership, saying, "She is a world-class cricketer who brings a wealth of experience and talent to our team."
The Strikers begin their WBBL season on October 27 against the Brisbane Heat. Mandhana is one of 19 Indian women cricketers who have nominated themselves for the WBBL draft.
Background
Smriti Mandhana is one of the most accomplished women's cricketers in the world. She made her international debut in 2013 and has since played in over 100 T20Is and 70 ODIs for India. Mandhana has been ranked as the world's top-ranked T20I batter on multiple occasions.
In the WBBL, Mandhana has been a consistent performer. She has scored over 1,500 runs in her three previous seasons with the Heat, Hurricanes, and Thunder. She is known for her aggressive batting style and ability to hit sixes.
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