Highlights

  • Smriti Mandhana was the most expensive player of the WPL auction held in Mumbai and was bought by RCB for ₹3.40 crore
  • The Women's Premier League starts on March 4

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"Now it's time for another No. 18 to lead a very special RCB team in WPL. Yes, we are talking about Smriti Mandhana. Go on Smriti. You will have the support of the best team and the best fans in the world," Kohli said.

WPL 2023: RCB announce Smriti Mandhana as captain with special message from Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bangalore have named senior India batter Smriti Mandhana as their captain for the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) season starting in March.

The left-handed India vice-captain was the most expensive player of the WPL auction held in Mumbai and was bought by RCB for ₹3.40 crore.

The announcement was made through a video shared on the franchise's social media handles, which had messages from RCB talisman Virat Kohli and current men's team skipper Faf du Plessis.

"Now it's time for another No. 18 to lead a very special RCB team in WPL. Yes, we are talking about Smriti Mandhana. Go on Smriti. You will have the support of the best team and the best fans in the world," Kohli said.

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