Watching Smriti Mandhana up close, Pratika Rawal finds a blueprint for greatness

Watching Smriti Mandhana up close, Pratika Rawal finds a blueprint for greatness

Pratika Rawal believes batting alongside Smriti Mandhana has helped her understand how to elevate her game. Since Pratika’s ODI debut in December 2024, the pair have emerged as India’s most successful opening combination, accumulating 1,980 runs across 28 matches. Their contrasting styles have made them a formidable pair, with Mandhana’s fluent strokeplay complementing Pratika’s composure…

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Pooja Vastrakar reveals how RCB helped her regain confidence amid injury struggles

Pooja Vastrakar reveals how RCB helped her regain confidence amid injury struggles

India all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has said that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) backed her strongly during a difficult phase marked by injury concerns. Last year, RCB picked Vastrakar in the Women’s Premier League mega auction while she was still recovering from a shoulder injury. She sustained the injury during the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024,…

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