Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 28 -- In a cricketing journey defined by grit, grace, and sheer talent, Smriti Mandhana on Sunday etched her name into the annals of history by crossing the monumental milestone of 10,000 international runs. At just 26, she joined an elite circle of legends, Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates, and Charlotte Edwards, proving that age is no barrier when skill meets determination.
Mandhana's rise began in the bylanes of Maharashtra, where a young girl with a cricket bat dreamed of the international stage. Those early days were filled with challenges: long train journeys, balancing studies with training, and learning to face the scepticism that often greets ambitious women athletes. But Mandhana's resolve never wavered. Her eleg...