Indian skipper Rohit Sharma termed the 32-run defeat towards Sri Lanka within the second ODI as hurting, and mentioned there will probably be discussions about the best way batters performed within the middle-overs on Sunday. India have been jolted by leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay’s six-wicket haul, and have been bowled out for 208 whereas chasing 241, as soon as once more exposing their fragility towards spin. “While you lose a recreation, every part hurts. It isn’t nearly these 10 overs (when India misplaced six wickets for 50 runs). It’s important to play constant cricket and we failed to do this. Little dissatisfied however these items occur,” mentioned Rohit within the post-match presentation ceremony. “We weren’t ok. Do not wish to look an excessive amount of into how we performed. However there will be talks about our batting within the center overs,” he added.
Rohit mentioned India batters must adapt shortly to the pitches right here.
“You bought to adapt to what’s in entrance of you. With left-right (mixture of batsmen), we felt it’s going to be simpler to rotate strike. However credit score to Jeffrey, he received six wickets.” The 37-year-old mentioned there is not going to be any change in his strategy regardless of the setback on this match.
“The rationale I received 65 is due to the best way I batted. When I’m batting like that, there’s a number of dangers taken. For those who do not cross the road, you at all times really feel dissatisfied.
“However I do not wish to compromise on my intent. We perceive nature of this floor, it will get actually robust within the center overs. It’s important to attempt to get as many as doable within the powerplay,” he added.
Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka mentioned their whole of 240 was sufficient beneath the circumstances.
“I used to be pleased with the rating — 240 was ok. As a captain, I like this type of issues (loads of spin choices). It was an unbelievable spell by him (Vandersay).” Nonetheless, Asalanka hoped to chip in with the bat too within the subsequent match.
“I’m primarily a batter, and I’ve to attain runs. After that I can bowl a number of overs,” he mentioned.
Participant of the match Wandersay mentioned there was a little bit of strain on him to carry out as he got here into the aspect as a alternative for Wanindu Hasaranga, who was dominated out of the collection with a hamstring damage.
“There was a number of strain coming into the aspect. I’m popping out of a layoff. It’s simpler to take credit score (for myself). However I wish to give credit score to the batters as nicely, who put 240 runs on board.” The 34-year-old mentioned he must maintain pushing himself to be in among the many common gamers.
“Hasaranga is our No. 1 spinner. I received to know the ambiance of the group and group steadiness. I’ve to maintain pushing myself.” Vandersay mentioned the wicket of Rohit Sharma boosted his confidence.
“There was help within the wicket, I used to be making an attempt to hit the great areas. As soon as I received my first wicket (Rohit), that constructed up my confidence,” he mentioned. PTI UNG 7/21/2024 AH AH AH
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