Cricket star Smriti Mandhana opens up about family, food and missing home

Smriti Mandhana has lit up the Kia Super League this season Credit: ITV News Westcountry

Cricketing superstar Smriti Mandhana says she is living her parents' dream by becoming one of the best players in the world.

In a candid interview with ITV Westcountry, the Western Storm opener shared her thoughts about her sparkling run of form, and said she is enjoying her stay in the UK.

Smriti says she would rather get a low score and win than get a century and lose Credit: ITV News Westcountry

Smrit, the first Indian player in the Kia Super League, is now the tournament's highest run scorer in a single season, going past Stefanie Taylor’s record of 289 runs, set in 2016.

Western Storm are looking to defend the title they won in 2017.