India spinner N Sree Charani sticking emphasised the importance of sticking to the team’s strengths on the difficult pitches at the ongoing Women’s T20 Asia Cup, after India’s spin attack dismantled Pakistan to secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory here on Saturday.
“The learnings are the same. It’s crucial to stick to our strengths. Because of the pitches that we are playing, you just need to stick to your strengths here.
The youngster also praised Rawat, who delivered a match-winning spell alongside her, with the duo accounting for six of Pakistan’s 10 wickets.
In a video shared by the BCCI, Charani said the conditions made it particularly important for Indian players to rely on their strengths rather than deviate from their established approach. If we follow that, then we will do well going forward,” she said. “I didn’t like her wicket, but I liked her celebration,” Charani said of Rawat.
Charani also credited India’s coach, Avishkar Salvi, with helping the players prepare for various match situations during practice. “It is simple. Avi, sir, also tells us in the practices whenever we go; he tells us to just do reps on the ball. He watches us. So, I was not ready for the pressure. “But when I go back for practice, I create that situation. So, it feels good. Rawat also underlined the importance of carrying India’s winning momentum into the next stage of the tournament. Speaking of the match, India’s chase was briefly interrupted by Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, who claimed three wickets in the powerplay, removing Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana.
Because of all the matches I have played, like the WPL debut, the World Cup debut, and my India debut, and the whole crowd was there, “It is actually special for me. Because of that, I am used to it now, so,. Because if we take this confidence forward, it will give us more confidence, “Actually, to be honest, the next stage of winning is very important. Because we have achieved three wins, we don’t have to get used to it.
He also gives us inputs, whatever the situation is,” she said. I was under a lot of pressure when I made my debut,” said Rawat. So, when we move forward in the matches, it will help us a lot,” she said.
