Digital Desk: The new season of England’s popular women’s cricket league The Hundred is starting from July 21. The first match of the tournament will be played between MI London and Sunrisers Leeds. Indian women’s cricket team’s star opener Smriti Mandhana will be seen in the jersey of Manchester Super Giants this time.

Got a place in the team through direct signing

Manchester Super Giants have included Smriti Mandhana in their team through direct signing. The franchise has also shared the picture of his new jersey on social media.

Apart from Smriti, the team also includes former Australian captain Meg Lanning, England’s star spinner Sophie Ecclestone and Indian wicketkeeper batsman Richa Ghosh. The team will be captained by Meg Lanning.

Has been part of the champion team in 2023

Smriti Mandhana has played for Southern Brave before. In the year 2023, she was part of the same team that won the title of The Hundred. This time she will enter the field with a new name and new franchise Manchester Super Giants.

It is noteworthy that this team used to play under the name of Manchester Originals till last season. The franchise owner is Sanjeev Goenka.

Mandhana’s record in The Hundred has been excellent

Smriti Mandhana has scored 676 runs in 29 innings so far in The Hundred. During this period his strike rate has been 139.09. She also became the first female player to touch the 500-run mark in this league.

At the same time, Meg Lanning has scored 457 runs in 18 innings while playing for two different teams in this competition and her strike rate has been 132.08.

The first match will be played on 23rd July

Manchester Super Giants will play their first match against London Spirits on 23 July. London Spirits will be captained by England all-rounder Charlie Dean.

The London Spirits team also includes experienced players like Deandra Dottin, Marijan Kapp, Grace Harris, Nandini de Klerk and Amy Jones.