India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has signed a deal with Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming WBBL 10 season. She has played with Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, and Sydney Thunders in Previous seasons of the tournament.
With the WBBL draft is set to take place on September 01, a total of 19 Indian women cricketers have nominated for the event.
“I always look forward to playing in Australia, and I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to a team with a history of success like the Strikers,” Mandhana said. “I’m thrilled to continue working with Luke. Our previous experiences together have been so rewarding, and I’m looking forward to building on that.”
Welcome to the Strikers @mandhana_smriti!
The Indian superstar is joining us for #WBBL10! 🌟
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Earlier this year, Mandhana worked with coach Luke Williams to lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory in the Women’s Premier League 2024. They also collaborated at Southern Brave in The Hundred.
While speaking about Mandhana’s pre-draft signing, and their ongoing partnership across the leagues, Williams said, “Smriti is an exceptional talent, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Strikers. Her technical skill, experience, and strategic insights are a tremendous asset to us.
“I know firsthand the dedication and energy she brings to the team and on the field. Her expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we strive for success in the upcoming season.”
Recently, Amy Edgar joined Perth Scorchers on a two-year deal ahead of the WBBL10. Around a total of 19 Indian women cricketers have nominated themselves for the women’s Big Bash League draft, slated to take place on Sunday.
Indian players in WBBL player draft: Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Titas Sadhu, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Yastika Bhatia, Shikha Pandey, Sneh Rana, Hemalatha Dayalan, Sajana Sajeevan, Mannat Kashyap, Meghana Sabbineni, Veda Krishnamurthy, Mona Meshram, Meghna Singh.
Also Read: WBBL 2024 Squad, Teams Full List – Women’s Big Bash League
