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Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers Over Time:Smriti Mandhana (1996–Present)

By Dishant Vishwakarma

  • Early Cricket Career (2013–2017)

    1. 2013 – Makes her debut for the Indian Women’s Cricket Team at just 16 years old.
    2. 2016 – Becomes the only Indian cricketer to be named in the ICC Women's Team of the Year.
    3. 2017 – Plays a crucial role in India reaching the ICC Women’s World Cup final, gaining global recognition.

  • Rise as a Leader (2018–2022)

    1. 2018 – Named the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year and ICC Women's ODI Player of the Year.
    2. 2019 – Becomes India’s youngest T20I captain at 22 years old, showing her leadership potential.
    3. 2021 – Becomes the vice-captain of the Indian Women’s team in limited-overs cricket.
    4. 2022 – Leads India in the Commonwealth Games, securing a silver medal.

  • Captaincy & Historic Trophy Win (2023–2024)

    1. 2023 – Becomes the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women’s Team in the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL).
    2. 2024 – Under her leadership, RCB wins its first-ever WPL Trophy, making history for the franchise.
    3. 2024 – Becomes an inspiration for young cricketers, proving that women can lead in male-dominated sports.

  • Breaking Barriers & Future Legacy

    1. First Indian woman to lead RCB to a championship victory, setting an example for women in sports leadership.
    2. Recognized globally for her captaincy, sportsmanship, and contribution to women’s cricket.
    3. Continues to inspire future generations by proving that women can excel as both players and leaders in cricket.