WBBL 2018-19: Smriti Mandhana Signs Deal With Hobart Hurricanes

India’s women southpaw opener Smriti Mandhana has signed a deal with Hobard Hurricanes. Meanwhile, Mandhana had played for Brisbane Heat in the previous season of the league. On the other hand, Harmanpreet Kaur had signed a two-year-old deal with her franchise, Sydney Thunder ahead of 2017 season. India’s T20I skipper will come back for her third season with the team.

Meanwhile, the flamboyant left-hander will play alongside her Western Storm skipper Heather Knight, who will also play for Hurricanes. In fact, Smriti Mandhana is the third highest run-getter in 2018.

Mandhana is excited to get another shot at WBBL.

Furthermore, the India T20I deputy had a sublime season in Women’s Cricket Super League in England as she was highest run-scorer with 421 runs in nine innings. Thus, she was the Player of the tournament as her strike rate was 174.68 and she also struck 21 maximums. Therefore, Indian opener will look to carry her same form.

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Mandhana said she is excited to have another opportunity in the Women Big Bash League.

“I’m really excited to have another opportunity in the WBBL this summer,” she said. “I’ve heard from many players that the Hurricanes group is a great squad to be around and I can’t wait to get to Tasmania for the matches.”

Meanwhile, Hobart Hurricanes coach Salliann Briggs is delighted to have a player like Mandhana in her team. Briggs said Mandhana is an exciting addition to the squad.

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“Mandhana is a proven performer on the world stage, we saw that just last week with her knock against the Aussies,” she said. “I can’t wait to see her in purple, she’s an exciting addition not only for us but for the whole competition.”

Hobart Hurricanes will begin their Women Big Bash League campaign with an away game against Perth Scorchers on December 1. However, Smriti Mandhana will be available for the franchise from December 8 when her side will take on Melbourne Stars.