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'For Us As RCB...': Smriti Mandhana Talks About Women's Premier League And More

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Royal Challengers Bangalore's women's team, led by  Smriti Mandhana, is gearing up for the upcoming WPL edition with a strong focus on clinching their maiden title. Mandhana, who also captains the side, acknowledges the long-standing anticipation of RCB fans for silverware, emphasizing the franchise's 15-year history. However, she is determined to approach the season with a fresh perspective, distancing the women's team from the franchise's past disappointments.

In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda during the RCB Innovation Lab's Leaders Meet India in Bengaluru, Mandhana addressed the pressure of expectations, highlighting the potential joy that a title win could bring to the loyal RCB fanbase.

Despite a disappointing season last year in the WPL, where both the team and Mandhana faced challenges, the captain remains optimistic about the upcoming campaign

Here's What She Said:

"For us as RCB women's team, we are all starting it as new. We are not thinking about what has happened in terms of RCB as a franchise. Definitely RCB is a massive franchise and the only thing more than pressure, if we go on to win the title, the kind of happiness that the loyal RCB fans will get is something which I am looking forward to."

"The change (in women's cricket) has been massive in the last 7-8 years, but the massive change I would say is the way people are looking at women's cricket and that is a really good thing. They are appreciating and criticizing us as well which is good because they feel attached to us. Apart from WPL and equal pay, I think this has been one massive change in the way people watch women's cricket."

Mandhana also expressed gratitude to the Indian crowd for contributing to the growth of women's cricket and recognized the evolving perception of the sport over the last 7-8 years. She sees both appreciation and criticism from fans as a positive sign, indicating their emotional investment in the team's success. Beyond concerns like WPL performance and equal pay, Mandhana sees the shift in people's attitudes as a significant positive change in how women's cricket is perceived.