Rohit Sharma, who’s India’s designated skipper, rested himself alongside Virat Kohli to gauge the children forward of the Asia Cup and World Cup.
In the course of the post-match presentation, Pandya expressed his disappointment with the best way the batsmen approached their innings, conceding wickets simply and failing to stick to the supposed recreation plan.
“We did not bat the best way we had been purported to. The wicket was higher than it was within the first recreation. Everybody barring Shubman Gill hit (in direction of the) fielders and acquired out. Disappointing, however there are lots of issues to be taught. The best way our openers batted, particularly Ishan (Kishan) who struck it nicely, it’s good for India. Shardul (Thakur) acquired us again in along with his bowling. (Shai) Hope and (Keacy) Carty batted nicely and acquired them by way of,” stated Pandya.
India had been bundled out for 181 in 40.5 overs, with Gudakesh Motie and Romario Shepherd claiming three wickets every to place India beneath stress.
Windies skipper Hope then led from the entrance within the run-chase with an unbeaten 63 , nicely supported by Carty, who contributed 48 not out.
“To be trustworthy, you wish to be going 1-1 to the third recreation, because it’ll be more difficult and thrilling,” Pandya added.
Speaking about his personal match-fitness, particularly with regards to bowling, Pandya steered that he is not in a rush and hopes to hit the height nearer to the World Cup.
“(My) physique is okay. I’ve to bowl extra overs and get my workload up for the World Cup. I am a turtle proper now, not the rabbit, and hoping every thing goes proper because the World Cup comes on,” the all-rounder stated.
