Darlington's appointment as the youngest ever WBBL captain came at the Thunder's customary shirt presentation on the banks of the River Derwent, where traditional owners performed a smoking ceremony. The Kamilaroi woman was part of an Indigenous team that visited England in 2018, retracing the steps of the 1868 Aboriginal tour. "She's quite approachable, that's the best thing about her and that's what you want as a captain." Darlington made her international debut during the recent multi-format series, becoming just the third Indigenous woman to play cricket for Australia. She's doing an amazing job to lead a team at her age. "She looks pretty relaxed and calm for her age. "She was really good throughout those four matches, just kept focusing on the positives and she had a major role to play in it (the turnaround). "That's the key thing as a leader that you don't let the pressure or anything show on your face," Mandhana told AAP. Darlington was a picture of composure and positivity throughout the poor start, according to Mandhana. They have since posted wins over Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars, setting up a crunch clash with Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. The Thunder dropped the opening four games of their title defence. Darlington, aged 19, was named skipper of WBBL defending champions the Sydney Thunder after border closures and a newborn baby prompted the withdrawal of veteran Rachael Haynes. India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is full of praise for the leadership of teenager Hannah Darlington, having relished a chance to learn more about Indigenous culture during her WBBL stint.
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