India women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana was named in TIME magazine’s 100 most influential sportspersons. Surprisingly, she is the only Indian to feature in the list, which includes athletes, coaches, advocates, and people who are shaping sports today. The list was headlined by NBA legend LeBron James, and includes the likes of Lionel Messi, Chinese-American skier Eileen Gu, tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, basketball player Victor Wembanyama, and legendary golfer Rory McIlroy.
