New York, June 16, IPU Media Update News: Indian women’s cricket star and team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has created history. She has secured a spot in the list of the most influential people in sports recently released by the globally renowned ‘TIME Magazine’. It is a significant achievement for Mandhana to be included in this special list, which comprises athletes, coaches, and administrators who are making an indelible mark on the international sports arena through their talent and leadership qualities.

Smriti Mandhana stands out as the only Indian athlete to be named in TIME Magazine’s list of the ‘World’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Sports’. Her consistent batting performance on the field, her brilliant captaincy that led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team to victory in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), and the pivotal role she plays in the growth of Indian women’s cricket are the reasons behind this international recognition.

This prestigious list features the legends who dominate the international sports world. Global superstars such as American basketball legend LeBron James, Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, and Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo feature prominently on this list. Alongside them, tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has also earned a spot on this list of influential athletes.