Smriti Mandhana’s gameplay style is often described as aggressive, and we have seen her show that aggression during matches on several occasions. However, according to the women’s cricketer, this is limited to the crease.
When she gets angry outside the stadium, she prefers to stay calm, and she has a special reason for doing so.
Smriti Mandhana Doesn’t Want to Hurt People With Her Words When She’s Angry
Smriti Mandhana recently appeared on Raj Shamani’s podcast, where the two discussed several aspects of her on-game and off-game life. During the conversation, the podcaster asked her what she would do when she gets angry. In response, the cricketer revealed that she stayed silent and also explained that she did this because she didn’t want people to get hurt.
Mandhana said, “Be quiet. I mean, I feel like because, I feel it’s a Cancerian trait that if you get angry, you could talk something which would hurt the other person a lot. So, rather than hurting that person, just be quiet.”
Mandhana further explained that after half an hour, all her emotions would become neutral. She said that it was only that half an hour that was difficult to manage.
During the podcast, the India Women’s vice-captain explained that she did get angry too, but in her case, it never got to the point where she lost control of what she was saying. She always keeps herself in control.
Mandhana has spoken about anger in her personal life, but we have also seen two major moments when the opening batter was visibly angry on the ground.
One came during a T20 World Cup match against Australia, when confusion between Jemimah Rodrigues and Mandhana led to a costly run-out. Jersey No. 18 looked angry and walked back in frustration.
The 30-year-old showed similar anger during a WPL practice session when a cameraman came close while she was practising throwdowns. Mandhana appeared annoyed, frowning and stepping away from the nets.
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