Mandhana will represent Strikers for the fourth time in the competition’s ten-year history. The left-hander has previously appeared for the Brisbane Heat (WBBL 2016-17), Hobart Hurricanes (WBBL 2018-19), and Sydney Thunder (WBBL 2021). The Indian vice-captain had opted out of the WBBL 2022 due to workload management, and then opted out of the inaugural player draft ahead of the 2023 edition, preferring to play in India’s domestic season instead.
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