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Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur: Two leaders, one dressing room

Harmanpreet Kaur spent three seasons testing numerous combinations and giving chances to fresh faces to address squad weaknesses, contrasting with Smriti Mandhana, whose approach centers on backing athletes and granting them sufficient time. Following a group stage exit at the T20 World Cup, Mandhana voiced transparent assessments regarding the squad needing to focus on defeating top-tier opponents rather than relying on victories against weaker sides, ultimately steering the team following leadership experience in the Women's Premier League.

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