The latest episode of RCB Insider starts on a fun note, with light jokes and easy conversation. The chat begins around recognition in women’s cricket. Someone mentions that Harmanpreet Kaur has a stand named after her, while Richa Ghosh has a full stadium named after her in Siliguri.
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That quickly turns into playful banter about who deserves the next stand, with Smriti Mandhana’s name coming up again and again. It’s relaxed, warm, and sets the mood for the rest of the show.
Smriti blends in effortlessly, joking along with the host. When teased about being a favourite, she clears the air with a smile, saying only Virat Kohli and the host have that honour. The chemistry between them makes the conversation feel genuine.
The focus soon shifts to Smriti’s biggest recent achievement, the World Cup win. When asked whether the World Cup matters more to her than the Women’s Premier League, Smriti answers without hesitation. For her, the World Cup is bigger. She even shares that she got a tattoo of the World Cup trophy, not the WPL one. It’s a small detail, but it clearly shows how much playing for the country means to her.
When talking more personally about the World Cup win, Smriti shares that this is her first interview since lifting the trophy. Joking about being in a coma for three months with no clue about world events, she says winning felt unreal. For her, it’s not just about the trophy but the time spent with the team, the bond, and all the shared moments and journey together that mean everything.
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Smriti Mandhana comes across as calm, grounded, and quietly confident. It’s not just about titles or achievements, but about people, memories, and enjoying the journey. That’s what makes this conversation special.
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