Pre-match thoughts – India Women’s Shreyanka Patil says she has loved her time in Japan so far, adding that she has found everything “quite cute and animated”. She mentions that she has tried sushi and enjoyed it, while also revealing that she has planned a few reels but has not had the time to shoot them yet. Patil mentions that returning to the Indian team after three or four months out with injury was always going to be a challenge, but she is grateful to be back and is looking forward to playing more matches and contributing in her role.
Reflecting on her recovery, she says being sidelined during the World Cup, after picking up an injury in the second match, was another valuable learning experience. Patil adds that staying positive, taking things one day at a time and trying to be happy each day helped her through the recovery. Speaking about the bowling plans against Bangladesh, Patil says the key is to hit the right lines and lengths and maintain accuracy as a bowling unit, with the aim of restricting the opposition to a low total before allowing the batters to take over.
On the pressure of a knockout game, she shares there is no added pressure, although she believes pressure is good and something each player handles in their own way. Patil adds that the team has been discussing the game and were excited about the opportunity to reach the final. Patil also says the mood in the dressing room is very positive, with the team enjoying the experience of playing cricket in a new country for the first time.
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