India, Jan. 27 -- Smriti Mandhana was India's standout performer in ODIs in 2024. Hence, it is no surprise that she has been adjudged ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year. The apex cricketing body announced the award on Monday. Mandhana rose to the challenge against tougher opponents last year, and her performances have not gone unnoticed.

This is the second time Smriti Mandhana has won ICC's ODI Women Cricketer of the Year Award. She defeated Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu, Australia's Annabel Sutherland and South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt to win the award.

The southpaw started the year with a bang as she hit back-to-back centuries against South Africa. She followed this performance up with a crucial ton in the series decider against ...