\u201cThat\u2019s the beauty of this game, and I think I was not thinking that this was my first Test. Or, you know, I\u2019m debuting for my country, you know, this jersey is something which is very special to me. I carry a lot of responsibility on my shoulders,\u201d Pratika said in a video released by the BCCI Women on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo I think I was just, like, inside enjoying my game. This is the format which I really love, which I want to score a lot of runs in. And I just practically did what I can do best,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pratika also spoke about the challenges of Test cricket, saying that the longest format of the game pushes players to test their patience, character and mindset, especially when facing top-quality bowling attacks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo I think I was just, like, inside enjoying my game. This is the format which I really love, which I want to score a lot of runs in. And I just practically did what I can do best,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite Pratika\u2019s maiden half-century in the second innings, India could set Australia a target of only 25 runs. The Alyssa Healy-led side chased it down comfortably in just 4.3 overs to win the match by 10 wickets and seal the multi-format series 12-4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n