She made her international debut in 2013 and quickly established herself as a key player. Mandhana gained widespread recognition during the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup, where she emerged as one of the leading run-scorers of the tournament.
Mandhana’s attacking batting style, impeccable timing, and ability to score runs consistently have earned her numerous accolades and fan following. She has been a vital cog in the Indian team’s batting lineup, contributing with impactful performances in both ODIs and T20Is
Beyond her international career, Mandhana has also made significant contributions to franchise cricket. She has represented teams like Western Storm, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Southern Brave in the Women’s Big Bash League, Women’s Premier League and The Hundred respectively.
Throughout her career, Mandhana has shattered multiple records and achieved notable milestones.
Her achievements have garnered recognition and admiration worldwide. She has received several awards, including the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award for the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year in 2018 and 2021, respectively.
On occasion of her 27th birthday, wishes have poured in from across the cricketing community and fans wishing the ‘Crush of India.’
Happy Birthday to the national crush, Smriti mandhana!!pic.twitter.com/pZSwToxRc4
— Pratham. (@76thHundredWhxn) July 18, 2023
Crush of INDIA❤#HappyBirthdaySmritiMandhana #SmritiMandhana pic.twitter.com/rQrmPmIkje
— JITU (@JITUKALITA123) July 18, 2023
Happy birthday Smriti mandhana
Crush of Indian cricket#HappyBirthdaySmritimandhana#SmritiMandhana pic.twitter.com/QBc8ECZES6
— Rishi Royal (@iamNarasim) July 18, 2023
Happy Birthday @mandhana_smriti
It's never a dull time when I'm with you! Your energy and charm are an absolute treasure. Have a blast today and a great life ahead!#HappyBirthday #SmritiMandhana #Memories #Friends pic.twitter.com/JYY0fBoglG
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) July 18, 2023
Happy Birthday, Smriti Mandhana#cricket #TeamIndia #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/z0rT2c10ME
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 18, 2023
Sending warm birthday wishes to one of the finest cricketers of our time, Smriti Mandhana.
Keep shining and making us proud!pic.twitter.com/pyJO2b17wI
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) July 18, 2023
𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙢𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞!
Here's wishing the first Royal Challenger of our women's team, the Superstar Southpaw and our Captain @mandhana_smriti, a very Happy Birthday!#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #HappyBirthdayCaptainSmriti pic.twitter.com/ebqC2Yxjc6
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) July 18, 2023
Here's wishing @mandhana_smriti – one of the finest modern-day batters & #TeamIndia's ODI & T20I vice-captain – a very Happy Birthdaypic.twitter.com/iqAygsUN1y
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) July 18, 2023
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