Smriti Mandhana ready to create history, just 42 runs and equaling Mithali Raj’s great record

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever there is talk of the golden era of Indian women’s cricket, the name of Smriti Mandhana comes at the top. Famous for her brilliant cover drive and fearless batting, this vice-captain of Team India is now at a stage of her career from where history is just a few steps (or should we say, a few runs) away. According to the latest data, Smriti Mandhana has achieved 10,000 runs in international cricket. We are very close to touching the magic figure of Rs. She now needs only 42 runs to join this “Dus Hazari” club. She has the honor of becoming the second Indian after Mithali Raj. Till now, in the history of Indian women’s cricket, Mithali Raj has been the only player who has scored more than 10,000 runs in all three formats (ODI, T20 and Test) combined. Mithali has 10,868 runs in her name. But now, Smriti Mandhana, who has been the backbone of the Indian team for 12 years (currently 9,958 runs), is following in her footsteps. As soon as these 42 runs come from her bat, she will become the second Indian woman cricketer to do so and will be included in the list of greats of the world. This achievement is big not only for India but also for world cricket. If Mandhana achieves this position, then she will get her name written in the special list of selected players of the world like Charlotte Edwards (England) and Suzie Bates (New Zealand). Why is Mandhana’s journey special? Smriti, who made her debut in 2013, has shown amazing consistency in the last decade. Be it playing big innings in ODI or giving a flying start in T20, he has taken care of the team every time. Fans have full hope that in the next match, no matter against any opponent, Smriti will make this record in her name by hitting a four in her familiar style, so be prepared! Next time Smriti Mandhana comes on the field, don’t take your eyes off the TV. Another new chapter of Indian cricket is about to be written.