Royal Challengers Bangalore announce Smriti Mandhana as Team Captain for Women's Premier League 2023

Aditya Chaudhuri Aditya Chaudhuri

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have announced Team India batter Smriti Mandhana as the captain of their women’s team ahead of the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) season. The left-handed batter was signed in the recent auction held in Mumbai for ?3.40 crore — the highest price for a player at the 2023 WPL auction.

Prathmesh Mishra, Chairman of the RCB, commented:

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 into greater heights.

Speaking about her new role as captain, Mandhana said:

It is such a great feeling to see Virat and Faf speak so much about leading RCB and I would like to thank RCB management for giving me this amazing opportunity. I am looking forward to receiving all the love and support from you fans who I am told are the best in the World. I promise you to give my 100% to lead RCB to success in WPL.

Faf du Plessis, RCB men’s team captain, stated:

It’s been a great couple of months for RCB, firstly getting a Women’s Cricket team and then assembling a really strong team. I am very confident that our Women’s team Captain has all the attributes to lead RCB. All the very best Smriti Mandhana, see you at the games.

Virat Kohli, former RCB captain, added:

A captain isn’t just a leader of the group but he is someone who creates a culture and carries the legacy forward by earning the respect of everyone around him. Faf did a tremendous job by helping each and every one to grow and excel under his leadership. I thoroughly enjoyed my time playing under him. Now it is time for another No 18 to lead a very special RCB Team in the Women’s Premier League. Go well Smriti, you will have the support of the best team and the best fans in the world.

Mandhana is one of the most decorated women’s players. Recently, she won the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year award for 2022. She is also an Arjuna Award winner, having received the honour in 2018.

Royal Challengers Bangalore announced Smriti Mandhana as the captain of the women's team ahead of the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023. The left-handed India batter, Smriti Mandhana was signed in the recent auction held in Mumbai for INR 3.40 crore, the highest price for a player in the WPL auction. Prathmesh Mishra, Chairman RCB, commented, "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 into greater heights.” Speaking about her new role as captain, Smriti Mandhana, said, "It is such a great feeling to see Virat and Faf speak so much about leading RCB and I would like to thank RCB management for giving me this amazing opportunity. I am looking forward to receiving all the love and support from you fans who I am told are the best in the World. I promise you to give my 100% to lead RCB to success in WPL." Faf du Plessis, the RCB men’s team captain, stated, "It’s been a great couple of months for RCB, firstly getting a Women’s Cricket team and then assembling a really strong team. I am very confident that our Women’s team Captain has all the attributes to lead RCB. All the very best Smriti Mandhana, see you at the games.”
Share this article
Aditya Chaudhuri

Aditya Chaudhuri

Hailing from the City of Joy, the things that bring me joy are cricket, a good non-tilt CS:GO session, F1 and movies.

Follow the author’s social media

Leave a Reply

The value is incorrect

The value is incorrect

The value is incorrect

Something went wrong. Please, try again later

Your comment has been sent!

Latest from Cricket News

India Women’s Tour of England 2025 | 5th T20I | Predictions

India Women’s Tour of England 2025 | 5th T20I | Preview and Predictions

A big win in Manchester means that Harmanpreet Kaur's India have created history, winning their first T20I series in England after taking a 3-1 lead in the current five-match series....

Gill and Jaiswal -India's new batting duo

Gill and Jaiswal – India’s New Star Batting Duo Lighting Up the Pitch

With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announcing their retirement ahead of the Test series in England, Indian cricket fans have been left with a mix of nostalgia, admiration, and concern....

India Tour of England 2025 | Third Test | Preview and Predictions

After a disappointing loss in the opening Test, Shubman Gill’s Indian team, without their star bowler Jasprit Bumrah, bounced back with a statement win in the second Test, registering their...