A conversation with Smriti Mandhana was the turning point, says Yastika Bhatia
Cricketer Yastika Bhatia credits a conversation with teammate Smriti Mandhana as the turning point that led to her maiden international century at Lord's. The innings was particularly notable as it followed her recovery from a serious ACL injury.
Why it matters
This story highlights the mental and physical resilience of professional athletes and the impact of mentorship in high-stakes sports.
Yastika Bhatia had never scored an international century. She chose the best possible venue, or occasion, for that.
The article is a standard sports profile focusing on personal achievement and professional development.
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