Smriti Mandhana has been named captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the first season of Women’s Premier League, which kicks off on Saturday. By the end of the auction, Mandhana had been purchased for a stunning Rs 3.4 Crore, making him the first and most expensive name on the list.
From one No. 18 to another, from one skipper to another, Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis proclaim RCB’s captain for the Women’s Premier League – Smriti Mandhana,” stated the tweet announcing the captain by the club.
Smriti is central to our Play Bold philosophy and cricketing plans. We have handed her the leadership role, and we are confident that Smriti will lead RCB to greater heights: RCB Chairman Prathmesh Mishra#PlayBold #WPL2023 #CaptainSmriti
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 18, 2023
In the video, Kohli, who previously captained the men’s squad, said, “Now it’s time for Another No.18 to lead very special RCB team in WPL. Yes, We are talking about Smriti Mandhana, Go well Smriti. You have the support best team and best fans in the world.” In a video message of congratulations to Mandhana, former India and RCB captain Virat Kohli stated.
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