‘’A Symbol of Inspiration: Smriti Mandhana’s Jersey Number 18’’
New Delhi (India) July 18 : In the world of Indian cricket, jersey numbers are more than just digits on a shirt. They are symbols of identity and inspiration. For both fans and players, these numbers often carry a deep emotional connection. One special story revolves around the jersey number 18, worn by the talented [...]
New Delhi (India) July 18 : In the world of Indian cricket, jersey numbers are more than just digits on a shirt. They are symbols of identity and inspiration. For both fans and players, these numbers often carry a deep emotional connection. One special story revolves around the jersey number 18, worn by the talented Smriti Mandhana.
Recently, Smriti Mandhana shared the interesting tale behind her jersey number during a podcast episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya . Her story is one of luck and personal significance, with a connection to another cricket legend, Virat Kohli.
On the podcast, Smriti revealed that she initially wanted the number 7. This number was important to her because it was her roll number in school. However, when she joined the Indian cricket team, she found out that number 7 was already taken. She then started thinking about other options.
