Mithali feels too much importance given to strike rate
The Hindu
‘Bat according to the situation’
India women’s ODI captain Mithali Raj downplayed the importance of strike rate, calling on her teammates to bat according to the match situation instead. The veteran batter has faced criticism in recent times for her low strike rate.
“I think too much importance is given to strike rate by you all. In the Australia [ODI] series, the decider that Australia won, Beth Mooney scored her 50 in 80-odd balls, but went on to play a match-winning innings for the team (125 n.o. off 133 balls). I believe that cricket is a game played according to the situation on the ground,” Mithali said at a media interaction on Sunday.
The Indian team will travel to New Zealand to compete in a bilateral series, which commences with a one-off T20I on February 9. A month later, the side will feature in the Women’s ODI World Cup.