Smriti Mandhana: Ahead of the first match against DC, Smriti Mandhana, the captain of RCB, was asked about the comparison between her and former India skipper Virat Kohli. Mandhana spoke on her admiration for Kohli but said that she dislikes being compared to him as he has accomplished so much in his career that she feels she cannot compare.
What did Smriti Mandhana say?
Both players share the same jersey number (18) for RCB and Team India. Mandhana was acquired by RCB for a whopping Rs 3.6 crore at the WPL auction, making her the most expensive purchase of the season. Speaking on comparison, Smriti said, “I don’t like the kind of comparison because what he (Kohli) has achieved is amazing. I just hope that I reach that level, but I’m nowhere near. What he has achieved for this franchise (RCB), I would like to try and do that.”
Speaking on the clash against DC, Smriti said “Well yeah, definitely a big moment for I think all of us including all the overseas (players) as well because it is first ever WPL match. We have been part of teams where we have played in pressure situations. One thing we always tell and that is the one thing that we have to go and enjoy and have each other’s back.”
Virat Kohli and Faf Du Plessis on Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana has become the poster girl of the Indian Women’s Cricket in the last couple of years with her game. She has etched several wins for Women in Blue and would look forward to clinch the first ever trophy for RCB. In the IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore has never won the trophy despite reaching the finals thrice.
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