The left-handed opener, regarded as one of the most elegant and consistent batters in the world, was recently conferred the Best International Cricketer of the Year (Women) by the BCCI for the 2023\u201324 season. She was one of the top picks ahead of the WMPL player auctions, which will take place in Pune on April 17, alongside the men's MPL auctions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smriti, speaking on her association with the Ratnagiri Jets, said, \"I\u2019m thrilled to join the Ratnagiri Jets family as their icon player. The franchise has demonstrated success in the MPL and a clear vision for the women\u2019s game. I\u2019m excited to play a part in shaping the next chapter of this journey and cannot wait to hit the ground running with my new teammates. Together, we aim to inspire and win hearts both on and off the field.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With this new chapter in the women\u2019s league, the Ratnagiri Jets franchise aims to mirror its achievements in the men\u2019s competition and build a robust team to compete in the opening season of the WMPL, set to begin the last week of May.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
At the core of the franchise\u2019s vision, driven by its WMPL co-owners- JetSynthesys, Royal Goldfieldd Club Resort, Fleetguard Filters Private Limited, and Kranti Wines Private Limited - is a strong commitment to nurturing grassroots talent, fostering equal opportunity in sport, and shaping the future stars of Indian cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With this new chapter in the women\u2019s league, the Ratnagiri Jets franchise aims to mirror its achievements in the men\u2019s competition and build a robust team to compete in the opening season of the WMPL, set to begin the last week of May.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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