Selection Is Not Under My Control. Focus On Performance: Punam Raut Loses Spot In Odis

Selection is not under my control. Focus on performance: Punam Raut loses spot in ODIs

By Avinash Kar Atish New Delhi Dec 7 : .Punam Raut, a veteran batter, has stated that she is unable to control the selection and can only concentrate on her performance.

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Raut added that she will prove herself once again and win matches for the country, whenever she gets the opportunity.

A technically solid top-order batter, Raut has been a consistent performer for India since her initiation into international cricket.

Raut is well-known for her ability to tackle the toughest of bowlers and provide stability to the team.Raut started 2021 on a high note by playing a few good innings during the home ODI series against South Africa.

However, she played just one ODI when the Indians toured England before completely losing her spot in the starting 11 in Australia.

The 32-year old feels every new coach has a different set of tactics and wants to try different things, and it could be one the reasons behind her omission from the playing XI in ODI cricket.

Raut said that since the coach was changed, she got only one opportunity to showcase her talent.She is feeling confident about her form and willing to prove herself once again whenever she gets the chance to do that.

“Every new coach has a different set of tactics and planning, so we need to work accordingly.It’s a team sport and everyone needs to have the chance to show their skills.They tried different combinations, which is okay.I always take things sportingly, love challenges and of course if I get an opportunity then only I can prove myself and I am waiting for that,” Raut, who last played an ODI in the England series in June, told IANS.

“It’s (selection) not under my control, team management decides who will feature in the playing XI.So, I can only concentrate on my performances, the process, my confidence about my ability, and give my 100 percent for the team whenever I get the chance.” Raut said.That’s how I approach things in life,” she added.

The top-order batter also mentioned that no matter who gets selected, when any individual does well for the team, every player feels good about that because the ultimate goal is the team’s win.

The 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will be held in New Zealand in March and April next year.And the Mumbai-born cricketer doesn’t only want to make a comeback before the big event but is also keen to play match-winning knocks for the team,

Talking about her preparation for the World Cup in New Zealand Raut said that she is trying to add a few things in her armoury.

“I want to make a strong comeback and play match-winning knocks for the team.I am working on short-of-length deliveries.Though, I didn’t get much opportunity to play many ODIs in Australia but during the Test match I got the basic idea of bouncy pitches in that part of the world,” she told IANS.

“Trying to learn shots which will be productive on New Zealand pitches.I have also worked to improve my strike rate, which was evident during the South Africa series.It’s a gradual process.As we play more international games, it’s easier to improve our skills and get experience.

However, it’s quite a different ball game to practice in India and play abroad.So, the series against the White Ferns before the World Cup will be crucial,” she added.

Highlighting the areas that the Indian women’s team need to work on before the mega event, the right-handed batter said that the fast-bowling department will have to step up in the windy New Zealand conditions and the team shouldn’t get pressured in the knockout matches.

“We now have a better understanding of the areas we need to improve upon after the last World Cup.Traditionally, batting and spin bowling have been our strengths but since the upcoming World Cup will be played on bouncy New Zealand pitches and windy conditions, we will rely more on our fast bowlers and they need to step up,” she explained to IANS.

“Last World Cup, we crumbled under pressure in the final and it shouldn’t happen again.We cannot think about that result before we start big games.We need to trust the process and prepare well to live in the present and focus on small things,” she added.

Asked about her favourite format among the three, Raut said that she loves Test cricket the most.

“As a cricketer, I always would like to play all the formats.Test cricket is the most difficult because it tests our technique and skill.I love Test cricket more than any other format.

IANS: “Every player dreams of playing in a Test match for their country or a Ranji match for their state.It gives them a special kind if identity.”

The cricketer added that the number of women Test matches should be increased considering India’s performances in the last two Test matches against strong opponents.

“Our team is doing very well right now in the longest format of the game.We played two Test matches against Australia and England, and gave them a tough challenge.We performed well, but it is not something that anyone would have expected.

However, we were able to draw both matches.The result would have been different if it had been a five-day contest.Raut expressed hope.BCCI is also now supporting women’s Test cricket and I am very excited about this,” a hopeful Raut said.

Notably, the Indian cricket board approved five-day Tests for the women’s team, who have largely played in four-day encounters lately, during their 90th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 4.

India won their first ever pink-ball Test match against Australia in recent times.They dominated the rain-affected match for a large portion before drawing due to time constraints.Raut’s decision not to walk after being adjudged out by the umpire was one of the most talked about moments of that match.However, for Punam it was a very instinctive move on her part.

“That was very instinctive because it was out and I knew it.It was a fine edge that only the umpire and I could hear.I was certain the umpire would award it so I didn’t even see him and decided not to go.It’s amazing to think that people will hype it up so much.I did what I felt was right at the time,” Raut told IANS.

Raut shared her overall experience with the game.Because of the dew, it was more difficult for batters than bowlers.We performed well despite all the challenges.I look forward to more Test games in the future.”

Raut played 73 women’s ODIs for India.She scored 2299 runs, and hit one century and fifteen half-centuries.

In Test, she has scored 264 runs in four matches.

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