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Smriti Mandhana Targets Higher Standards As India Start New Era Against Zimbabwe
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News18•16-10-2026, 16:22
Smriti Mandhana Targets Higher Standards As India Start New Era Against Zimbabwe
- •Indian women’s cricket team captain Smriti Mandhana emphasizes putting the team first as she steps into her new leadership role.
- •Mandhana aims to elevate professionalism power-hitting and fielding standards while fostering a strong team culture.
- •India will face Zimbabwe for the first time in international cricket in a three-match T20I series starting in Raipur on Friday.
- •The series marks the beginning of preparations for the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 at home with six T20Is remaining before the tournament.
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Smriti Mandhana aims to improve the team's professionalism, power-hitting, and fielding standards while fostering a strong team culture.
The three-match T20I series between India and Zimbabwe begins on Friday in Raipur, marking India's first-ever international encounter against Zimbabwe.
India have six T20Is remaining before the Champions Trophy, consisting of three games each against Zimbabwe and South Africa.
