Indian batsman Poonam Raut on Sunday said that she has worked to improve her strike-rate, something that has drawn a lot of criticism over the years. Punam, who hit an impressive century due to the loss, had scores of 62 and 77 respectively in his first two games. He said, “I’m working on it, to improve my strike rate … Since the lockdown, (I’ve) worked on it, done a bit of work on backfoot shots and rotating strikes, “He told reporters after going south of India. Africa won the five-match series by seven wickets in the fourth ODI.
Asked if he was upset about talking about his low strike rate, Punam Raut said that he did not think too much about it and instead focused on his contribution to the team.
“I don’t think too much about the strike rate. I focus on my contribution to the team. As for the comeback (which he has done many times), it is important to stay mentally strong. Also, people like that There are also those who tell me. They said that my strike is short, I did not worry about it. I am working on my game.
According to a question if the score around 270 is not given a good batting position, he said that on Sunday (266) India presented a formidable challenge overall, the bowling unit needs to be more disciplined.
He said, “As a bowling unit, there needs to be some discipline. Of course, after the lockdown we are coming together after a long time … I believe we will go together, we can do well.” “
“We have to work on bowling, be more disciplined. Also fielding – we have to work on it. There are young players in the team, we have to give them time.”
Regarding his ton (his third in ODIs) in Sunday’s game, Raut said it was a special one as it came after a long time.
“Very valuable … A batsman is special for every batsman. I wanted to convert my good form into three figures. I like this ground and this wicket (laughs). It’s a special century because it is after a long time has come.” she added.
He said that during the lockdown enforced COVID-19, he worked a lot with his coach at bat and is grateful for that.
“We were away from the game for a year. I worked on my batting during lockdown, worked with the coaches. In addition, I also played some practice matches. I got time to work on my game during lockdown, I am grateful for that. ” ,” He said.
With regard to his good form and if there was talk of advancing any order, the opener could not give a good start, Raut said that such a decision would be taken by the captain and coach.
Meanwhile, South African batsman Lara Goodall, who scored an unbeaten 59 in the team’s win, said it was good to contribute.
“It was good to contribute, sometimes I don’t think I’m good enough as one of the most experienced players in the team,” he said.
Goodall said it was good to win in India after losing in 2019.
“We came to India last time, so we definitely felt we had a point to prove,” he said.
“We are a lot more mature than we were two years ago. We actually made a statement today, especially our batting unit, which is under a lot of scrutiny. It is a big chase against a world class team, we are sure Will enjoy the look. This one. “
The 24-year-old left-hander said Mignon du Preez, who scored 61 off 55 balls, relinquished the pressure once he started scoring.
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“Mignon really put pressure on me, because I started slowly and once he started scoring, it helped me play a lot more openly,” he said.
“We always felt in control, we didn’t lose wickets in the cluster, which has been a problem for us in the past,” she said.
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