Smriti Mandhana, captain of RCB, opens up about her journey in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and how she battled self-doubt to lead her team to victory in the latest season. Mandhana emphasizes the importance of self-belief and maturity as a captain and player, highlighting her growth since the previous season. She also acknowledges the depth of Indian cricket, celebrating the success of fellow Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur and expressing optimism for the future.
Smriti Mandhana, the captain of RCB in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), reflects on her personal growth and the journey to victory in the latest season. Mandhana admits that she struggled with self-doubt in pressure situations last year but credits her ability to conquer these doubts as a key factor in RCB’s success this season.
In a post-match media interaction after RCB’s triumph over Delhi Capitals in the WPL final, Mandhana expressed her maturation as a captain and player compared to the previous season. She emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself, highlighting it as the biggest lesson she learned from her experiences.
Acknowledging the significance of her victory, Mandhana reflects on the depth of Indian cricket and the success of fellow Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who led Mumbai Indians to victory in the inaugural edition of the WPL. Mandhana expresses her admiration for Kaur’s achievement and shares her happiness for the entire Mumbai Indians team.
As the second Indian captain to win the WPL title, Mandhana sees her victory as a testament to the growing strength of Indian cricket. She believes that this success is just the beginning and that Indian cricket has a long journey ahead, filled with potential and opportunities for growth.
