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Paris Feb 8 (IANS) France has expressed concern over the sitIndian women s cricket team s swashbuckling opener Smriti Mandhana was on Thursday unveiled as the new face of European footwear brand Bata s Power range of sports outfits.

The 21-year-old has been in rollicking form in the ongoing three-match One-day International series in South Africa where she scored 84 in the first game before hitting her career-best 135 in the second match to help India take a 2-0 lead.

Smriti rose to fame after her memorable knocks at the ICC Women s World Cup last year which not only helped her win accolades but also the love of the nation.

Commenting on her association with the brand Smriti said: "I have been playing and loving cricket from a very young age. However even till date every day is a new game. In the sense that there is a new challenge and along with it a fresh opportunity of achieving new milestones."

"It is a great privilege to be the brand ambassador for Power as it truly reflects my personal style and values " she added.

--IANS
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