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Smriti Mandhana Takes Captaincy: New Era for Indian Women's Cricket
16 Oct
Summary
- Smriti Mandhana aims to instill a high level of professionalism in the team.
- Her long-term goal is to lead India to No. 1 ranking and win World Cups.
- Mandhana credits her WPL captaincy experience with RCB for leadership growth.
The Indian women's cricket team is entering a new phase with Smriti Mandhana assuming captaincy. Mandhana has outlined her strategic vision, emphasizing the establishment of a strong culture of professionalism in all team aspects, from training to recovery. While acknowledging existing professionalism, she intends to fine-tune these elements into a cohesive, well-oiled machine.
Her ambitious long-term goals include elevating the Indian team to the No. 1 spot in ICC rankings across all formats and securing World Cup victories. Mandhana draws significant leadership experience from her role as captain for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League, which taught her team-building and strategic planning.
Describing her captaincy as calm and player-centric, Mandhana believes in empowering individuals and fostering a collective leadership approach. She understands the importance of adapting to different players' needs and approaches to the game, aiming to bring out the best in each team member.
