
"I was really calm today, which was a real learning for me" - Mandhana after RCB's title win ©BCCI
Calmness as a trait has been frequently spoken of in Royal Challengers Bangalore's comeback tale in Women's Premier League 2024.
After RCB had qualified for the playoffs, Ellyse Perry credited new coach Luke Williams for bringing a sense of calm this season. Williams observed the same of Smriti Mandhana's captaincy ahead of the Eliminator. And in turn, Mandhana recognised it as her team's strength before and after winning the finale.
And championship-winning captain Mandhana was indeed a picture of absolute calm through the ebbs and flows of the