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Smriti Mandhana Leads Maharashtra in Senior Women's T20 Super League, Tejal Hasabnis Named Vice-Captain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 11:01 PM
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Smriti Mandhana has been appointed captain of Maharashtra's side in the Senior Women's T20 Super League, with Tejal Hasabnis named vice-captain.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the leadership panel for Maharashtra's squad in the Senior Women's T20 Super League. International opening bat Smriti Mandhana will wear the captain’s armband, marking her first stint as skipper in the domestic T20 competition.
Tejal Hasabnis, a regular middle‑order player for the side, has been appointed vice‑captain, providing additional experience to the leadership group. Both players have been part of Maharashtra’s recent successes in women's cricket and are expected to guide a young core of talent.
The tournament, featuring six state teams, runs from late November to early December and serves as a platform for players to showcase their skills ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Maharashtra will open its campaign against a fellow contender next week, with Mandhana and Hasabnis expected to lead from the front.
Cricket analysts view the appointment as a strategic move to blend seasoned international exposure with emerging domestic talent, aiming to strengthen Maharashtra’s chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Tejal Hasabnis, a regular middle‑order player for the side, has been appointed vice‑captain, providing additional experience to the leadership group. Both players have been part of Maharashtra’s recent successes in women's cricket and are expected to guide a young core of talent.
The tournament, featuring six state teams, runs from late November to early December and serves as a platform for players to showcase their skills ahead of upcoming international fixtures. Maharashtra will open its campaign against a fellow contender next week, with Mandhana and Hasabnis expected to lead from the front.
Cricket analysts view the appointment as a strategic move to blend seasoned international exposure with emerging domestic talent, aiming to strengthen Maharashtra’s chances of reaching the knockout stages.