New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday announced Smriti Mandhana as the captain of it’s women’s team ahead of the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023.
The announcement was made by Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis through a video shared on RCB’s social media handles.
“Now it’s time for another No. 18 to lead a very special RCB team in WPL. Yes, we are talking about Smriti Mandhana. Go on Smriti. You have the support best team and best fans in the world,” Kohli said.
“It is an incredible privilege to captain RCB, what an incredible franchise and so much history and great players just walking through that dressing room. I am very confident that our women’s captain has all the attributes to lead RCB. All the very best, Smriti Mandhana. See you at the games,” du Plessis said.
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From one No. 18 to another, from one skipper to another, Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis announce RCB’s captain for the Women’s Premier League – Smriti Mandhana. #PlayBold #WPL2023 #CaptainSmriti @mandhana_smriti pic.twitter.com/sqmKnJePPu
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 18, 2023
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Mandhana was the first player to go under the hammer at the WPL auction in Mumbai on Monday, ahead of the T20 league’s inaugural season. She was also the most expensive player, with RCB paying Rs 3.4 crores to sign her.
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