India’s Yastika Bhatia, the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s, expressed that she prioritized playing aggressively over achieving personal milestones. During a press conference organized by the Baroda Cricket Association, she highlighted her focus on adhering to India’s aggressive style of cricket rather than individual achievements. Yastika stressed that regardless of her score, she aimed to play according to the ball’s merit without altering her natural game.
Yastika underscored that her historic innings was a reflection of the Indian women’s team’s philosophy of playing positive and aggressive cricket in recent years. She credited the team’s approach to head coach Amol Muzumdar, who emphasized the importance of maintaining an attacking mindset. Yastika’s return to international cricket after a prolonged injury layoff was seamlessly facilitated by embracing this aggressive brand of cricket.
Her century at Lord’s not only earned her a spot on the Honours Board but also symbolized India’s fearless batting approach. Yastika reiterated that her focus was on playing her natural game and adhering to the team’s aggressive identity rather than pursuing personal milestones, aligning with the team’s ethos over the past three years.
