Fact Check: Did Smriti Mandhana Deny Selfies With Fans After Her Match-Winning 124? Here's The Truth Behind Viral VIDEO
Indian women's cricket team star opener Smriti Mandhana is being judged by fans after a video of her allegedly denying selfies to fans went viral on social media. Internet users are calling her an introvert and arrogant and claiming that she is showing attitude. However, the fact is that she did not say no to selfies but asked the fans to take it by themselves while she posed. The viral video…
A viral video of Smriti Mandhana, the Indian women's cricket team opener, has sparked controversy online. The video shows Mandhana, who scored a record-breaking 124 against Hong Kong in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 match, being presented with fans' smartphones seeking selfies. Some netizens have criticized her, calling her arrogant and showing attitude. However, the truth is quite different from the claims made.
In the footage, Mandhana is seen helping fans cross the boundary line to sign their caps and T-shirts. Several fans are seen trying to capture her in selfies with their phones. Rather than taking the phones herself, Mandhana asked the fans to take the selfies themselves while she posed for them at the boundary line. This gesture demonstrates her humility and down-to-earth attitude, contrary to the claims circulating on social media.
Mandhana is known for her kindness and humility towards her fans and the public. Despite being an accomplished cricketer, she has gained a huge fan base due to her approachable personality. Reports suggest that she is shy and introverted, which may contribute to the misunderstandings surrounding the video. However, the evidence from the video itself clearly shows that Mandhana did not refuse selfies but rather encouraged the fans to take them by themselves while she posed for them.
Therefore, the claims that she is an introvert or arrogant are misleading and based on an incorrect interpretation of the footage.
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