ENG VS IND: Smriti Mandhana reveals the story behind its special celebration after the T20i of single

Captain of India Smriti Mandhana He delivered a historical performance against England and fired his T20i of a single man – a pocket of 112 balls – to lead his team to a 97 victory at the opening of the A Trent Bridge. But it wasn’t just the record stroke that caught his attention; Mandhana’s celebration after reaching the milestone was equally memorable, as he pointed out emphatically to the locker room. The reason, according to Mandhana, was rooted in a playful but motivating team of teammate Radha Yadav.

Radha Yadav’s challenge for Smriti Mandhana

Mandhana told the post-partite press conference that only three days earlier, Radha Yadav had made fun of the lack of repeatedly in the T20i centuries. “She said to me,” It’s time for you to get a century at T20is, you continue to leave in the 70’s, 80’s and you are not doing justice with your talent and all that. “I was like:” OK, Radha, I will see now, this time I will try to get it in one of the parties in the series “” “ Mandhana revealed.

When Mandhana finally reached the elusive three -figure mark, her first in 149 T20i appearances, she celebrated pointing her finger towards Radha in the locker room. “I didn’t think it would reach the first game, but the finger was towards her, as I got it today.” Mandhana said, highlighting the camaraderie and the light that drove it.

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A milestone for mandhana

Mandhana also reflected on the personal importance of the achievement, admitting that the T20 cricket is not its most natural format. “It’s a nice feeling because this format is something that, for me, I have to keep pressing and keep improving. It’s not a very natural format for me,” He explained, adding that he has been working hard on his power to adapt to the demands of the shortest format.

Its century not only promoted India to its highest T20I total against England But he also turned Mandhana into the first Indian woman to mark centuries in the three formats of international cricket, joining a group of players.

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This article was first published in Womencricket.cominto Cricket time Business.