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Smriti Mandhana earned a place in the prestigious TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026 list, becoming the only Indian featured in the global ranking. Recognised for her exceptional performances and leadership in women’s cricket, she has achieved several historic milestones, including becoming the first Indian woman to score a double century in a domestic one-day match and the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three international formats. Mandhana also jointly holds the record for the most centuries in women’s international cricket with 17 hundreds. Her achievements, consistency, and contributions to Indian cricket have established her as one of the most influential figures in world sports.