Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year
The Hindu
The stylish left-hander was rewarded for good performances in England, Australia in 2021
India opening batter Smriti Mandhana was on Monday named the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for her incredible run of form across all formats in 2021.
Mandhana was short-listed for the top award -- the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy -- along with Tammy Beaumont of England, Lizelle Lee of South Africa and Gaby Lewis of Ireland, the ICC said in a statement.
Despite India enduring a difficult 2021, Mandhana's stock continued to rise this year.
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