India opener Pratika Rawal says visualization drives her mindset, while team goals matter more than personal milestones. She spoke about her natural partnership with Smriti Mandhana, childhood leadership traits, subtle family reactions to her World Cup selection, and balancing academics with cricket.
India rode on half-centuries from Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, and Harleen Deol to post 281/7 against Australia in the 1st ODI, their joint second-highest total against the Aussies
India opener Pratika Rawal has been fined and given a demerit point for inappropriate physical contact during the first ODI against England. England were also fined for a slow over-rate. Both teams accepted the ICC sanctions without a hearing.
India’s back-to-back 3-0 series wins against West Indies and Ireland have provided the perfect momentum for making it the “best year in one-dayers”, says Smriti Mandhana