India T20 vice-captain Smriti Mandhana bats for six-team women's IPL, says will improve bench strength
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Star India opener Smriti Mandhana firmly believes that cricket in the country has enough depth for the introduction of a six-team women's IPL, which can further help in improving the bench strength for the national side.
Indian opener and T20I vice captain Smriti Mandhana said that this is the right time for the women’s Indian Premier League (IPL), if the game needs to improve in the country. Smriti Mandhana firmly believes that cricket in the country has enough depth for the introduction of a six-team women's IPL, which can further help in improving the bench strength for the national side.
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