He scored 343 runs in three ODIs in Bengaluru, which India won and also got the Player of the Series award. Smriti played a brilliant innings of 149 runs in her only innings of the one-off Test in Chennai, which India won by ten wickets.
"Having more shots in your arsenal is beneficial, especially since a straight bat allows me to reach all areas of the ground. However, I have considered adding more shots. More on sweeps, reverse-sweeps and lap shots now "I am not completely comfortable with the reverse sweep yet, but I aim to do it soon," Smriti said in GeoCinema's 'In the Nets' show.
Smriti also emphasized on the fundamentals of her batting posture required to hone her brilliant cover drives. "As a batsman, a steady base is essential, whether you are right-handed or left-handed. For me, the distance between my feet should match the width of my shoulders, ensuring that my head Stay in the middle.
"Additionally, I focus on keeping my hands close. As an opener facing the new ball, if my bat wanders, my head drops. This principle applies not only on cover drives. , but rather applies to all shots."
Smriti concluded by saying that as a cricket player there is always a constant need for improvement. "No cricketer can claim to be 100% perfect. There is always room for growth, and it's all about the right mindset. You may have many shots, but without the right mental approach, success remains elusive "
"Having more shots in your arsenal is beneficial, especially since a straight bat allows me to reach all areas of the ground. However, I have considered adding more shots. More on sweeps, reverse-sweeps and lap shots now "I am not completely comfortable with the reverse sweep yet, but I aim to do it soon," Smriti said in GeoCinema's 'In the Nets' show.
Smriti also emphasized on the fundamentals of her batting posture required to hone her brilliant cover drives. "As a batsman, a steady base is essential, whether you are right-handed or left-handed. For me, the distance between my feet should match the width of my shoulders, ensuring that my head Stay in the middle.
"Additionally, I focus on keeping my hands close. As an opener facing the new ball, if my bat wanders, my head drops. This principle applies not only on cover drives. , but rather applies to all shots."
Smriti concluded by saying that as a cricket player there is always a constant need for improvement. "No cricketer can claim to be 100% perfect. There is always room for growth, and it's all about the right mindset. You may have many shots, but without the right mental approach, success remains elusive "
