Young wicketkeeper-batter Indrani Roy recently received a maiden India call-up for the upcoming tour of England. The Indian women’s cricket team will play a one-off Test, 3 ODIs and as many T20Is in the tour which begins from June 16.
Indrani had a wonderful outing in the Senior One Day Trophy 2020-21 in which he scored a total of 456 runs, at an average of 76. She was the leading run-scorer of the tournament and the only batter to score 400+ runs this year. Her hard work paid rich dividends as she is set to share the dressing room with some of the stalwarts of Indian women cricket.
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While speaking in an interview with Sportstar, Indrani revealed how some valuable tips for former Indian skipper MS Dhoni helped her improve her game as a wicketkeeper.
“During a training session in Ranchi sometime last year, I had a long conversation with Mahi Sir about how to improve my game and he had told me that I should ensure that I improve my reflexes and movement in the five-metre radius. For wicketkeepers, that’s a key thing and he advised me that I should try and get better. That actually helped me,” Sportstar quoted Indrani as saying.
{{/usCountry}}“During a training session in Ranchi sometime last year, I had a long conversation with Mahi Sir about how to improve my game and he had told me that I should ensure that I improve my reflexes and movement in the five-metre radius. For wicketkeepers, that’s a key thing and he advised me that I should try and get better. That actually helped me,” Sportstar quoted Indrani as saying.
{{/usCountry}}The 23-year-old is now looking forward to showcasing her skills against England. The youngsters further stated how she always tries to keep Dhoni’s advice in her mind.
“Learning a thing or two from a legend like Mahi Sir is a privilege and his advise actually helped me improve my game. Every time I hit the ground, I try to remember his tips,” the youngster said.
“Hard work has paid off. I am looking forward to sharing the dressing room with the senior players and learn from them. This will be my first outing with the national team and if I get a chance in the final XI, I will try and do my best,” she added.