Wanted to prove selectors were right in choosing me: Smriti Mandhana

In the form of her life, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana is hungry for more and wants to carry on her dream run through the rest of the Women's World Cup

Smriti Mandhana

In the form of her life, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana is hungry for more and wants to carry on her dream run through the rest of the Women's World Cup.

It was a real gamble for the selectors to pick her for the tournament as Mandhana suffered a torn cruciate ligament in her left knee, which meant that she had not played any cricket since January. "I was determined to do well to show (the selectors) that they made the correct decision," added Mandhana after slamming her second century in 25 ODIs. "It's not over yet but I'm really happy that I've made a good comeback after the injury," she added.

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