She also shed light on her connection with vice-captain and opening partner Smriti Mandhana, and her family\u2019s reaction after receiving a World Cup call-up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rawal has settled into the Indian ODI setup well and quickly. Her consistent performances in domestic cricket and her promising outings for India ever since her debut have helped her become a regular for Team India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 25-year-old is all set to make her World Cup debut and spoke to JioHotstar about her mental conditioning and outlook heading into the global tournament, saying:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I do have a mindset. I have visualised it a lot, and visualisation is something that comes from psychology. I have thought deeply about myself, about how I need to progress. Of course, there are team meetings and different strategies, but beyond personal goals, I value team goals more. If I can be an asset to the team, I believe that\u2019s the greatest contribution I can make.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rawal has established a strong understanding with Mandhana at the top of the order. The duo has already scored 1,028 runs this year while opening in ODIs and will aim to maintain their form as they approach the World Cup starting later this month.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I think it\u2019s quite easy and quite natural. We don\u2019t have to talk much between innings; she does what she does best, and I do what I do best. There\u2019s an understanding between us that feels natural, not made up. Even off the field, she is an introvert, and so am I, though we\u2019d call ourselves more ambiverts. Because of that, we don\u2019t need to put in extra effort to connect; we already understand each other. On the field, the only focus is on the next ball, and everything else follows step by step. I enjoy batting with her more than she enjoys batting with me, so it\u2019s always great, especially the way she plays and takes on every ball. It's just so amazing to see,\" Rawal said while speaking of her tuning with Mandhana.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rawal also said that she enjoys taking on leadership roles and recalled her experiences as a leader at school. She also mentioned how she perceives responsibilities as a \u2018privilege\u2019 and a motivating factor for her to perform well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"As a kid, I always loved taking up responsibilities and enjoyed being a leader in school. I always wanted to be the class monitor. Even though I wasn\u2019t a front bencher, I used to sit at the back and consistently topped the exams. My teachers were very supportive and never put pressure on me, which allowed me to grow in my own way. From the beginning, I enjoyed leadership roles and taking responsibility. Even now, I see this responsibility as a privilege. It motivates me to become the best version of myself. As a young cricketer who has just started playing for India, it feels special that the whole country has faith in me to deliver at this stage.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rawal also said that she enjoys taking on leadership roles and recalled her experiences as a leader at school. She also mentioned how she perceives responsibilities as a \u2018privilege\u2019 and a motivating factor for her to perform well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India are set to host the 2025 edition of the ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup, which commences on September 30.<\/p>\r\n\r\n