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Smriti Mandhana only Indian in Time's list of Most Influential ... India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has been named in TIME magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports for 2026, emerging as the only Indian athlete to feature in the annual selection. TIME described the list as a collection of athletes, coaches, executives, investors and changemakers who are shaping the sporting landscape globally. Mandhana joins an elite group of international stars that includes LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Alcaraz, Eileen Gu, Rory McIlroy, Victor Wembanyama and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Explaining her inclusion, TIME highlighted Mandhana's role in pushing the boundaries of women's cricket while combining individual milestones with team success. The publication noted that Mandhana became the first Indian woman to score a double century in a domestic one-day game and the first Indian woman to register centuries across all three international formats. It also highlighted that she is tied for the most centuries in women's international cricket with 17 and became the first player toscore more than 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year. The 29-year-old…

Smriti Mandhana named in TIME’s 100 Most ... - The Indian Express India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has added another accolade to her growing list of achievements, becoming the only Indian athlete featured inTIMEmagazine’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026. The annual list honours athletes, coaches, investors and advocates who are “shaping sports today.” This year’s edition is led by basketball great LeBron James and includes global sporting icons such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Alcaraz, Rory McIlroy, Eileen Gu, Victor Wembanyama, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. TIME praised Mandhana’s remarkable rise, noting that “records keep tumbling in” for theMumbai-born opener. She has been placed in the ‘Titans’ category alongsideRonaldo, Erling Haaland and South African captain Temba Bavuma. Among her many milestones, Mandhana became the first Indian woman to score a double century in a domestic one-day match and the first Indian batter to register centuries in all three international formats. She also shares the record for the most centuries in women’s international cricket, with 17 hundreds, and was the first woman to cross 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar y…

Smriti Mandhana lone Indian in TIME's list of 100 most influential ... India vice captain Smriti Mandhana has been named in TIME magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026, emerging as the only Indian sportsperson to feature in the prestigious global ranking. TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 features athletes, coaches, advocates and investors who are "people shaping sports today." The list, headlined by American basketball legend LeBron James, includes superstars from the world of sports such as football icon Lionel Messi, Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu, tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, basketball player Victor Wembanyama, legendary golfer Rory McIlroy among others. The other big names in the list include another football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, South African cricket captain Temba Bavuma, who last year led his team to a historic Test series win in India as well as victory in the World Test Championship (WTC), basketball player for the New York Knicks Jalen Brunson and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Mandhana, 29, the vice captain of Indian women's national team, is part of the elite club. TIME's profile for Mandhana said that …

Smriti Mandhana only Indian among TIME magazine's 100 most influential ... June 16, 2026 by admin Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named in TIME’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports, becoming the only Indian featured. The recognition highlights her record-breaking achievements, leadership success, and growing influence in women’s cricket globally Published Date – 16 June 2026, 10:41 AM New York: Cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named by TIME magazine among this year’s 100 most influential people in sports, the only Indian to be featured on the list. TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 features athletes, coaches, advocates and investors who are “people shaping sports today.” The list, headlined by American basketball legend LeBron James, includes superstars from the world of sports such as football icon Lionel Messi, Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu, tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, basketball player Victor Wembanyama, legendary golfer Rory McIlroy among others. The other big names in the list include another football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, South African cricket captain Temba Bavuma, who last year led his team to a historic Test …

Smriti Mandhana lone Indian in TIME's list of 100 most influential people in sports India's cricket star Smriti Mandhana has been recognized by TIME magazine on its 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 list. The Mumbai-born opener is the sole Indian to feature, celebrated for her record-breaking batting prowess and leadership in team triumphs, including the Women's Premier League and the ICC Women's ODI World Cup.

Smriti Mandhana named to inaugural TIME100 Sports list Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has been named to the inaugural TIME100 Sports list for 2026, earning recognition among the world's most influential people in sports for her achievements on and off the field. The list, released by TIME magazine, honors athletes, coaches, investors, advocates and sports leaders who are shaping the future of global sports.Mandhanais among a select group of international sports personalities featured in the publication's first dedicated sports edition. Also read: USA Global Cricket Academy expands coach education program The left-handed opening batter from Mumbai has enjoyed a remarkable run in recent years, establishing herself as one of the most accomplished players in women's cricket. TIME highlighted Mandhana's record-breaking performances, including becoming the first Indian woman to score a century in all three international formats and the first to score more than 1,000 One-Day International runs in a calendar year. Mandhana also shares the record for the most centuries in international women's cricket, with 17 hundreds to her name. Beyond individual milestones, the 28-year-old ha…

Smriti Mandhana only Indian in TIME's 100 Most Influential ... New York, Jun 16 (PTI) Cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named by TIME magazine among this year’s 100 most influential people in sports, the only Indian to be featured on the list. TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 features athletes, coaches, advocates and investors who are “people shaping sports today.” The list, headlined by American basketball legend LeBron James, includes superstars from the world of sports such as football icon Lionel Messi, Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu, tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, basketball player Victor Wembanyama, legendary golfer Rory McIlroy among others. The other big names in the list include another football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, South African cricket captain Temba Bavuma, who last year led his team to a historic Test series win in India as well as victory in the World Test Championship (WTC), basketball player for the New York Knicks Jalen Brunson and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Mandhana, 29, the vice captain of Indian women's national team, is part of the elite club. TIME’s profile for Mandhana said that the Mumbai-born left-handed opening bat…