Mandhana’s individual performances in those competitions were above par – she was among the top ten run-getters in both, and averaged around 50 – but that wasn’t her biggest gain. Rather, by playing alongside and against some Indian domestic players, she became familiar with the skillsets of some of them.She learned of ways to contain Yastika Bhatia, S Sajana, D Hemalatha and others like them. She learned how she could counter the likes of SB Keerthana, Tanuja Kanwar and Arundhati Reddy. She was in touch with the vast pool of local talent that is just waiting for an opportunity.
Wpl match Spirited Smriti Mandhana inspires to new generation of champions
