Eng vs ind: Smriti Mandhana reveals the story behind his special celebration after Maiden T20i Century
Captain of India replacement Smriti Mandhana Delivered a historical performance against England, breaking its first century T20i – a fellow 112 out of 62 balls – to lead its team to a 97 -point victory during the opening of the series at Trent Bridge. But it is not only the record blow that caught attention; The celebration of Mandhana after reaching the milestone was just as memorable, because it categorically pointed out the locker room. The reason, as Mandhana explained, was rooted in a playful but motivating challenge of his teammate Radha Yadav.
Radha Yadav’s challenge for Smriti Mandhana
Mandhana said at the post-match press conference three days before, Radha Yadav had touched her several times over the T20i centuries. “She said to me:” It is high time that you got a century in T20is, you continue to go out in the 1970s, 80s and you do not do justice to your talent and all of this. I said to myself: ‘Okay, Radha, I will see now, this time, I will try to get it in one of the matches of the series” “ Mandhana revealed.
When Mandhana finally reached the elusive three -digit brand, her first in 149 T20i appearances, she celebrated by pointing her finger towards Radha in the locker room. “I didn’t think it would come in the first game, but the finger was towards her -” I am, I got it today “,” Mandhana said, highlighting camaraderie and light jokes that invented her.
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A historic century for Mandhana
Mandhana has also thought about the personal meaning of success, admitting that Cricket T20 is not its most natural format. “It is a pleasant feeling because this format is something which, for me, as a dough, I must continue to push and improve. It is not a very natural format for me “,” She explained, adding that she worked hard on her power to adapt to requests for the shortest format.
Its century not only India fed at their highest total T20i against England But also made Mandhana the first Indian woman to mark centuries in the three international cricket formats, joining an elite group of players.
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