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Smriti Mandhana Targets Champions Trophy Success Ahead of Zimbabwe Series
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News18•14-10-2026, 19:35
Smriti Mandhana Targets Champions Trophy Success Ahead of Zimbabwe Series
- •Smriti Mandhana will lead the Indian women's cricket team for the first time as full-time captain in the upcoming series against Zimbabwe in Raipur.
- •The series against Zimbabwe includes three T20Is followed by three ODIs, serving as preparation for the inaugural Women's T20 Champions Trophy.
- •Mandhana emphasized the importance of learning from associate nations while focusing on setting high standards for the upcoming three months.
- •The team plans to address key areas of improvement in the T20 format ahead of the major tournament next year.
Key Questions Answered
Smriti Mandhana is set to lead India for the first time as full-time skipper in a three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Raipur, followed by a three-match ODI series.
The Indian team has six T20 matches ahead of the inaugural Women's T20 Champions Trophy next year, which they will use to set performance standards and prepare over the next three months.
The Indian team is traveling to New Delhi to join the men's team for a felicitation ceremony hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their gold-medal victory at the Asian Games.
