Smriti Mandhana, the Indian left-arm opener, has been in top form this year. As India is eyeing their first Women’s ODI World Cup this year, Smriti’s form becomes one of the crucial factors for the team. Former Indian Women’s team captain Anjum Chopra feels the same. She recently expressed that the hunger Mandhana possesses is a crucial factor for the team. She also revealed that Madhana needs to step up in the big matches of the Women’s ODI World Cup to strengthen India’s chances in this mega event. Anjum Chopra further highlighted that Mandhana needs to step up and carry her form from bilateral series to a mega event like the World Cup, especially when it is happening on Indian soil. The former Indian captain also said that the Indian vice-captain needs to understand the leadership duties placed on her shoulders and improve her mindset. Also Read: Watch: Laura Wolvaardt takes stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Lea Tahuhu in Women's WC While speaking to JioHotstar, Anjum Chopra said that all those runs that come through her bat in the bilateral series will be of no use if she doesn’t perform in the World Cup. She thinks that Mandhana must understand the importance of playing a World Cup at home and make the most of the opportunities given to her. Anjum Chopra on JioHotstar said: “All those numbers we often discuss don’t count unless they come in a World Cup. That’s a record Smriti would want to correct quickly. Nobody is getting younger, and opportunities like a home World Cup don’t come often. It’s not that Smriti won’t score another hundred; she will. She’s already just one short of Meg Lanning’s all-time record for most centuries. "But the key point is, when you’re playing in a World Cup, especially at home, every single day becomes important. Not just in terms of India’s results, but also from a personal performance standpoint. With the kind of ability Smriti possesses, expectations are bound to follow. At the end of the day, it’s up to the batter holding the bat to calm herself down and remind herself. It’s just a one-ball game.” Smriti Mandhana was in top form coming into the Women’s ODI World Cup, but she has failed to rise up to the occasion and has collected only 54 runs in 3 matches at an average of 18. She fell for just 23 runs against South Africa Women in the third match.