India, Dec. 11 -- In her first public appearance since calling off her marriage with music composer Palash Muchhal, India's star opener Smriti Mandhana said that nothing centres her more than cricket and the privilege of wearing the national colours.

Speaking at the Amazon Smbhav Summit on Wednesday, Mandhana reflected on completing 12 years in international cricket, a period she described as both challenging and deeply fulfilling.

"I don't think I love anything more than cricket," Mandhana said when asked by moderator Mandira Bedi on how keeps her focus when so many things are happening in her personal space, emphasising how the game continues to anchor her through personal and professional ups and downs. "Wearing that Indian jersey is...