Shardul completed the ODI collection in opposition to the West Indies as essentially the most profitable bowler selecting up eight wickets from three video games with a finest bowling figures of 4/37 within the decider.
“With World Cup developing each sport that you just play goes to be essential from the workforce’s perspective. In batting, bowling and fielding departments, you will decide your self, you will rating some marks for your self.
“Additionally the workforce administration will probably be you, there will probably be few gamers who will probably be choice as effectively. For us individually additionally all video games that we play earlier than the World Cup are essential,” Shardul mentioned.
Though the seam-bowling all-rounder prefers to maintain “contributing” slightly than concentrating on securing his spot, Shardul has made a compelling case for inclusion in India’s World Cup squad.
India will host the ODI World Cup from October 5 to November 19, and the workforce administration desires to supply gamers with alternatives to safe their spots earlier than the marquee occasion.
“I’m blissful to have picked up eight wickets on this collection. As a cricketer we anticipate this chance for years, generally you carry out, generally not.
“Whichever collection I play that at all times increase my confidence as a result of I’m solely including expertise to my profession,” Shardul mentioned after the match.
“I by no means suppose that I’ve to play to seal my spot as a result of I can not play with that mentality and I’m not that kind of participant.
“If I’m not picked within the World Cup squad it is their name, I can’t do a lot about it. I at all times attempt to carry out for the workforce and play in response to the scenario of a match.”
Shardul, a lower-order right-arm seamer, believes he has a component to play, which is why he has been a fixture within the ODI workforce for the previous two years.
“I feel I did not play one one-day collection, I imply I used to be not a part of the workforce within the collection in opposition to Sri Lanka at house. I do not know why I wasn’t picked then however I’ve been a part of all different ODI collection within the final 2 years.
“I feel the workforce expects one thing from me so I’ve been stored within the workforce. Every time I get an opportunity to play, I really feel the workforce has confidence in me in order that they gave me the possibility to play,” he mentioned.
“When you look in the previous couple of years we are inclined to play with a deep batting line-up, in order an all-rounder who bats decrease down the order, my job additionally turns into essential. That position could be very essential.
“Every time I get a chance I attempt to contribute to the workforce’s success whether or not it is with bat, ball or in fielding. On the finish of the day I needs to be blissful that I’ve made an effort, my performances needs to be impactful whichever division it’s,” he added.
After India’s victory within the collection decider, Shardul lauded the workforce’s total effort and singled out Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill for his or her batting prowess.
“Within the final match, as a bunch, we had determined that we’ll bat first and problem ourselves how a lot we are able to rating batting first after which defend that rating. It did not materialise within the final match however, in immediately’s match, we put up rating.
“Shubman and Ishan batted very effectively in powerplay. They gave us a robust begin and that is why we are able to placed on a giant rating,” mentioned the bowler, who can also be referred to as ‘Palghar Specific’.
“We anticipated a robust battle from West Indies however Mukesh Kumar (3/30) bowled a tremendous opening spell with the brand new ball. The primary three wickets had been essential. We bowled as a unit.”
Yuzvendra Chahal did not play a single match within the tour thus far, however Shardul believes the leg-spinner is a confirmed performer.
“Chahal is an excellent participant, he has carried out for years and proved himself. However whether or not to play him or not is the administration’s determination.
“The type of participant he’s every time he’ll play he’ll carry out. He picks up wickets in each match that he performs. I do not suppose he will probably be demoralised by not taking part in one collection,” he mentioned.
The T20 leg of the tour will begin on Thursday.
(With PTI inputs)
