The stylish left-hander Smriti Mandhana is one of the fittest cricketers in the current Indian women’s team. She will have a huge role to play at the top of the order for India at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. The world cup is scheduled to be held in February.
Indian fans are hopeful for a good performance from the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side. Smriti Mandhana received the honor on Monday of becoming the Brand Ambassador of Herbalife Nutrition India.
Speaking on the sidelines of an event to announce her association with Herbalife Nutrition, the Mumbaikar told how cricket has transformed over the past few years in terms of fitness and how important it is for players.
In the last four-five years, it’s grown a lot. Earlier, cricket was termed as a skill-sport a lot but now with the increased number of games and the hectic schedule we have, nutrition has become a vital aspect for fitness,” she said.
Mandhana also revealed how much she concentrates on what’s getting into her body, especially after recuperating from an ACL injury a few years ago.
“It’ll be one of the most important aspects going forward. Even for me, post my ACL (injury rehab in 2017), I am more aware about my nutrition – how much protein intake I should have and hydration levels, understanding my body better and plan accordingly, besides gym and physical conditioning. If we have to compete at the highest level, be the top team in the world, we have to look after ourselves and nutrition is one of the most important parts of it,” Smriti Mandhana was quotes as saying to Sportstar.
When will India play its first match at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup?
The Indian team will play a tri-series in South Africa just prior to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The three teams involved in the tri-series are India, West Indies, and South Africa.
Team India has been placed in Group B at the 10-team event that begins on February 10. England, Ireland, Pakistan, and West Indies are the teams that are in Group B alongside India.
India’s first match in the World Cup is on February 12, Sunday against arch-rivals Pakistan in Cape Town.
