- Indian’s Women’s Cricket team opener Smriti Mandhana was rewarded with ICC’s women’s cricketer of the year award for 2021.
- Despite Team India’s recent slump, Mandhana continued her rich vein of form, and she was been recognized by the ICC for her exploits.
- The Southpaw had won the award in 2018 as well when she was also named the women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year, making her only the second women’s player to win the highest individual distinction in the overall category.