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It is rare for an athlete to have multiple career options to choose from. Opening batter Pratika Rawal had the luxury of pursuing any of the three – cricket, basketball, and possibly academics, as she was good at studies. She eventually chose cricket and will not regret her decision as she has firmly ensconced herself in the Indian team with her brilliant performances, mainly with the bat.

One of her finest performances came in the most crucial match for India, against New Zealand in the ongoing 50-over World Cup on October 23 in Mumbai. The 25-year-old scored a smashing century – along with co-centurion Smriti Mandhana – to help cement India’s place in the semi-finals. Pratika’s 134-ball 122 (13x4s, 2x6s) and her 212-run opening wicket partnership with Smriti w

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