Deepti was the pick of the bowlers in a top-notch performance as India bowled out Pakistan for just 108 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. \u201cIt felt really good as we have been working on it as a bowling unit for a long time. Personally, it feels very great as I bowled as per the planning done.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMindset was always there to be ready for any challenge coming my way. When you are already ready for anything, then some things begin to look easy for you while bowling. For execution, I had it in my mind to bowl as per the conditions and how the wicket behaves. I bowled in right areas, so it felt really good,\u201d said Deepti in a video posted on \u2018BCCI Women\u2019 X handle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Deepti, who also took Player of the Match award, said it was a moment of double happiness for her to be awarded in playing a leading hand in India\u2019s win. \u201cWhen I bowl in the warm-up before the match, it helps a lot in keeping the mind ready and getting the confidence before bowling the first ball of the game.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGetting the Player of the Match award was an amazing feeling as you are always to look for ways to make the team win. I am always seeking to make contributions for helping the side be victorious and getting the award for it leads to double happiness.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With over ten years of playing international cricket, Deepti said the only change for her has been her ability to be quick in decision-making. \u201cI came in as a 19-year-old and now I feel like I have got the experience of playing a lot of matches \u2013 like what kind of deliveries you have to bowl in the match and how to react in face of challenges in a game.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe mindset has changed a lot too, like thinking about the game and things around it. I haven\u2019t changed much; I am just the same \u2013 just that quick decision making is the only change.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India will next face Nepal in their second Group A game of the Asia Cup on Sunday. After the game ended, pacer Renuka Singh Thakur talked about how conditions were in her favour to pick 2-14. \u201cEveryone was hoping for a good start for us in the tournament against Pakistan, and it happened. My approach was very simple. The weather was very favourable, along with the winds blowing around. I was able to execute my preparation well.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe mindset has changed a lot too, like thinking about the game and things around it. I haven\u2019t changed much; I am just the same \u2013 just that quick decision making is the only change.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n