Smriti Mandhana Named RCB Captain Ahead of WPL 2023; Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis Make Announcement
The left-handed opening batter was the most expensive player at the Women's Premier League 2023 auction. She will lead a team which has some big names like Sophie Devine and Ellyse Perry.
Smriti Mandhana has been named the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore's team ahead of the Women's Premier League 2023, which starts next month. Mandhana was RCB's first pick at the first-ever WPL auction and she was signed for Rs 3.4 crores, the most expensive buy. Taking to social media, RCB shared a video of Virat Kohli and RCB men's team captain Faf du Plessis making the announcement. The two also wished Mandhana all the best for the tournament. The Women's Premier League starts on March 4. WPL 2023 All Squads: Full Players List of All Women's Premier League Teams After Inaugural Auction.
Smriti Mandhana Named RCB's Captain Ahead of WPL 2023
From one No. 18 to another, from one skipper to another, Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis announce RCBâs captain for the Womenâs Premier League - Smriti Mandhana. #PlayBold #WPL2023 #CaptainSmriti @mandhana_smriti pic.twitter.com/sqmKnJePPu
â Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 18, 2023
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