Yahoo Sports reports: India's cricket star Smriti Mandhana has been recognized by TIME magazine on its 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 list. The Mumbai-born opener is the sole Indian to feature, celebrated for her record-breaking batting prowess and leadership in team triumphs, including the Women's Premier League and the ICC Women's ODI World Cup.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 16, 2026 11:03 AM
Smriti Mandhana lone Indian in TIME's list of 100 most influential people in sports
India's cricket star Smriti Mandhana has been recognized by TIME magazine on its 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 list. The Mumbai-born opener is the sole Indian to feature, celebrated for her record-breaking batting prowess and leadership in team triumphs, including the Women's Premier League and the ICC Women's ODI World Cup.
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