Smriti to be the first Indian to play in English T20 league
India Women opener Smriti Mandhana is set to become the first Indian to play in the English T20 league after being signed by defending champions Western Storm. The 21-year-old, who has hit 826 runs in 40 T20Is, will be Storm's second overseas player for the upcoming season. She has also played for Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League.