Smriti Mandhana, the vice-captain of Team India, has shared her opinions about competing in the first Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2023 as well as on similarities to former India and Royal Challengers Skipper Virat Kohli.
At Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, RCB will play the Delhi Capitals to open their WPL season. The Royal Challengers Bangalore will be led by Smriti Mandhana in the maiden edition of the competition, which began on March 4, Saturday.
It’s interesting to note that Smriti Mandhana and Virat Kohli have three things in common with regard to their T20 league teams.
They both represent Royal Challengers Bangalore, have held the position of team captain at various points in their careers, and both sport the number 18 on their uniforms.
“I object to the comparison since Kohli has accomplished wonderful things. I just want to get there, but I’m a long way off. I’d want to strive to do what he has for this team (RCB) “the 26-year-old remarked in a press conference before the RCB vs. DC matchup.
The flamboyant left-handed opening batter made it abundantly clear that she did not want to be continuously compared to Virat Kohli. She declared that she greatly liked and admired Virat Kohli and that she would strive to achieve what the 34-year-old had accomplished with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. She does, however, feel that Virat’s accomplishments should not be compared to hers. She added that she wants to become well-known while making sure to accomplish as much as possible for RCB.
First WPL game is a significant occasion for all of us: Mandhana
Mandhana continued by saying that it still seems unreal that the WPL is taking place because it was undoubtedly something that had been long anticipated. She thinks the WPL should be viewed as a competition where athletes from different countries unite on an equal playing field and support one another.
“Well, it is the inaugural WPL game, therefore it is undoubtedly a momentous occasion for all of us, especially the foreign players. We have participated in teams that have competed under duress. We always stress the importance of having each other’s backs and going out to enjoy ourselves.”
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