Cricket
Fans will be hoping the talented left-hander returns to form against Australia in the semi-final of the on-going ICC Women's World Cup.
Updated : Sep 04, 2017, 11:58 PM IST
Rising Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana turned 21 on Tuesday. The left-handed opener had a blazing start to the on-going ICC Women's World Cup 2017, but has failed to make a mark after the initial blitz. Fans will be hoping the crunch semi-final against Australia on Sunday will mark Mandhana's return to form.
Nonetheless, wishes poured in for the promising young talent on her special day. From skipper Mithali Raj, to another explosive Indian opener, albeit former, Virender Sehwag, there were greetings galore for Mandhana on social media.
Happy Birthday to a rising star @mandhana_smriti . May you continue the rise. Best wishes for the semis ! pic.twitter.com/tgH1lM4DCC
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 18, 2017
Happy Birthday #SmritiMandhana pic.twitter.com/COi2cjbRy8
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) July 18, 2017
Happy birthday @mandhana_smriti have a Good one https://t.co/IvqxIGtvEh
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) July 18, 2017
Here's wishing @mandhana_smriti a very happy birthday! pic.twitter.com/PKuEOtrTAM
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) July 18, 2017
Happy Birthday to #WWC17 star @mandhana_smriti!
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 18, 2017
Relive her opening day century v England: https://t.co/5BQNEwq9HZ pic.twitter.com/xBBv3BxD4i
Happy Birthday to India Women opener, and star of their shock victory over England at #WWC17, @mandhana_smriti!https://t.co/MJtgmuGwji pic.twitter.com/sa4giOb4sy
— ICC (@ICC) July 18, 2017
A very happy birthday to the new sensation of Indian women's cricket team @mandhana_smriti ! Keep shining champ, best wishes! pic.twitter.com/JmXXXtWa8h
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) July 18, 2017
Mandhana, who draws inspiration from Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara, has so far played two Tests, 30 ODIs and 27 T20s for Team India.