New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Australia great Ellyse Perry has praised India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, highlighting the qualities that have made the two senior batters among the most influential figures in women's cricket.
Perry, who recently led Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred 2026, finished the tournament with a match-winning performance in her team's final league game. Reflecting on India's two leaders, she singled out Mandhana's mental strength and Harmanpreet's competitive edge.
"What makes Smriti so successful? Her amazing skill. I think she's got incredible willpower and a super-strong mind, the way she approaches the game, the way she prepares, the way she knows herself, the way she thinks about things, ...