It has been confirmed that Smriti Mandhana will be joining Strikers from India for the WBBL|10 season as it seeks its third consecutive championship in this women’s cricket league.
Notably, added Mandhana is worth her weight in gold when it comes to batting due to being one of the leading players worldwide with tremendous talent and vast experience. This lady is carrying more than enough credentials into our locker room; she has previously been named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.
After all, if they want to win the tournament for a record-breaking third time and keep their competitors off guard for long, they need to insist on Mandhana’s inclusion into the roster. The thought of her presence is expected to stimulate more people’s interest and attendance at the matches.
“Smriti Mandhana is an exceptional talent”- Luke Williams
Adelaide Strikers coach Luke Williams is excited to work with Smriti Mandhana again after their time together at Southern Brave in The Hundred. Williams praised Mandhana’s pre-draft signing, pointing to both their productive collaboration and her remarkable abilities.
In a tactically clever move before WBBL|10 Draft, the Adelaide Strikers offered Picks 19 and 30 to Melbourne Renegades and obtained Picks 22 and 27. With this transaction, they intend to strengthen their team for the next campaign. Additionally, September 1st is the date set aside for WBBL|10 Draft.
Meanwhile on October 27 at Adelaide Oval, Strikers’ season opener is against Brisbane Heat. They are definitely set for a great campaign pursuing their third straight title especially with Smriti Mandhana joining the team in addition to this pick exchange.
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