NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma urged Indian batters to reassess their particular person plans towards spin bowling after a heavy and humiliating 110-run defeat within the third ODI that resulted in India’s first collection loss to Sri Lanka in 27 years.
India was bowled out for 138 in 26.1 overs whereas chasing a goal of 249, with Sri Lankan spinners Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, and Jeffrey Vandersay inflicting important harm.
“I do not assume it is a concern, however it’s one thing we have to take a look at severely — our particular person recreation plans — and it is one thing (that) we had been undoubtedly put underneath stress inside this collection,” Rohit advised the broadcaster when requested about India’s struggles towards spin.
Whereas acknowledging the frustration, Rohit pressured that the collection loss isn’t catastrophic however it spotlight areas that want enchancment.
“Collection loss doesn’t suggest the top of the world. These guys have been enjoying very effectively over the previous few years; very constant. You’ll lose the odd collection,” Rohit mentioned.
“We misplaced the collection and I really feel there are loads of areas we have to take a look at somewhat than the positives. We have to return and take a look at what we have to do after we come up towards situations like this,” he added.
Rohit, who not too long ago led India to a T20 World Cup victory, dismissed options of complacency throughout the collection towards Sri Lanka.
“No, it is a joke. Whenever you’re enjoying for India, there isn’t any complacency,” Rohit mentioned.
The Indian staff captain admitted that their efficiency all through the collection was not on top of things.
“We did not play good cricket by way of the collection and that’s the reason we stand right here. All through, there have been just a few positives too. How the spinners bowled, a number of the batters within the center as effectively,” he mentioned.
In line with Rohit, the toss was a essential issue within the ODI collection. Sri Lanka first managed to tie the opener after then restricted India within the second recreation to win it by 32 runs.
“Now we have to provide credit score the place credit score is due. Sri Lanka performed higher than us. We seemed on the situations and needed to take tempo off the ball, and that is why we went with our mixture,” Rohit mentioned.
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka admitted he was ‘pleased’ after main his under-fire aspect to a collection win over India.
“I am a cheerful captain proper now and I believe the staff did all of the issues effectively all through the collection. All of us knew they had been a really robust batting line-up and we simply needed to again our energy, which is spin bowling,” he mentioned.
“We’re in a very good temper proper now, particularly our coach (Sanath Jayasuriya). He made just a few modifications within the staff and the boys actually loved the staff setting.”
India was bowled out for 138 in 26.1 overs whereas chasing a goal of 249, with Sri Lankan spinners Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, and Jeffrey Vandersay inflicting important harm.
“I do not assume it is a concern, however it’s one thing we have to take a look at severely — our particular person recreation plans — and it is one thing (that) we had been undoubtedly put underneath stress inside this collection,” Rohit advised the broadcaster when requested about India’s struggles towards spin.
Whereas acknowledging the frustration, Rohit pressured that the collection loss isn’t catastrophic however it spotlight areas that want enchancment.
“Collection loss doesn’t suggest the top of the world. These guys have been enjoying very effectively over the previous few years; very constant. You’ll lose the odd collection,” Rohit mentioned.
“We misplaced the collection and I really feel there are loads of areas we have to take a look at somewhat than the positives. We have to return and take a look at what we have to do after we come up towards situations like this,” he added.
Rohit, who not too long ago led India to a T20 World Cup victory, dismissed options of complacency throughout the collection towards Sri Lanka.
“No, it is a joke. Whenever you’re enjoying for India, there isn’t any complacency,” Rohit mentioned.
The Indian staff captain admitted that their efficiency all through the collection was not on top of things.
“We did not play good cricket by way of the collection and that’s the reason we stand right here. All through, there have been just a few positives too. How the spinners bowled, a number of the batters within the center as effectively,” he mentioned.
In line with Rohit, the toss was a essential issue within the ODI collection. Sri Lanka first managed to tie the opener after then restricted India within the second recreation to win it by 32 runs.
“Now we have to provide credit score the place credit score is due. Sri Lanka performed higher than us. We seemed on the situations and needed to take tempo off the ball, and that is why we went with our mixture,” Rohit mentioned.
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka admitted he was ‘pleased’ after main his under-fire aspect to a collection win over India.
“I am a cheerful captain proper now and I believe the staff did all of the issues effectively all through the collection. All of us knew they had been a really robust batting line-up and we simply needed to again our energy, which is spin bowling,” he mentioned.
“We’re in a very good temper proper now, particularly our coach (Sanath Jayasuriya). He made just a few modifications within the staff and the boys actually loved the staff setting.”
