NEW DELHI: With India set to play throughout 9 venues all through the nation within the round-robin stage of the ODI World Cup, skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday admitted that the largest problem in entrance of his aspect could be to play in numerous circumstances.
India kicked off their 2023 World Cup marketing campaign with a cushty six-wicket win over Australia in Chennai however Rohit Sharma and co. did have preliminary hiccups within the 200 on a bowling-friendly Chepauk monitor after they have been lowered to 2 for three inside two overs.
As KL Rahul (97 not out)and Virat Kohli (85) put up a powerful present to information India to a win of their opener, Rohit had an enormous sigh of reduction.
“That would be the largest problem shifting ahead as a result of we are going to play in numerous circumstances. (We) might need to alter combos too and as a staff we’re ready to do this,” mentioned Rohit in the course of the post-match presentation.
Rohit was notably happy with the staff’s fielding.
“Good feeling to come back out on prime. Magnificent, particularly the fielding. The fielding was one thing we actually put our effort on. It was an important effort.
“In circumstances like this it may be robust typically. We knew there could be help for everybody. Seamers bought reverse, spinners bowled in good areas. All in all an important effort,” he mentioned.
Rohit was one of many three top-order India batters to get out for a duck, and the skipper admitted to being nervous with the house staff reeling at 2/three within the second over.
“Sure I used to be (nervous) to be trustworthy. You do not wish to begin like that when chasing a goal. Credit score to Australia, however some unfastened pictures there as effectively. However that occurs, you wish to get off the mark and rating rapidly within the powerplay.
“However hats off to Virat and KL – the best way they caught on the market to create a match-winning partnership,” Rohit mentioned.
Australian captain Pat Cummins felt his staff was 50 runs in need of what might have been a difficult whole.
“No less than 50-odd. It was robust, making an attempt to defend something beneath 200. It was a very good bowling assault and their spinners made it robust work on the market.
“I wasn’t too upset (with simply two spinners), we had 20 overs of spin however some extra runs on the board would have made the distinction,” Cummins mentioned.
When requested concerning the drop catch by Mitchell Marsh early on in Kohli’s innings, Cummins mentioned, “I’ve already forgotten about it, it occurs, 4/10 would have been a dream begin.
“Only one recreation out of 9, not an excessive amount of to ponder about however there are some areas we have to get higher.”
Arriving on the crease along with his staff in a spot of hassle, Rahul mentioned Kohli had suggested him to play out that troublesome interval like they do in Take a look at cricket.
“Fairly actually, there weren’t a variety of conversations (with Kohli). I assumed I might get a very good bathe and get a break. I used to be simply making an attempt to get my breath again.
“Virat mentioned there is a bit within the wicket, so play like Take a look at cricket for some time. There was a little bit of assist for the pacers with the brand new ball, after which the spinners additionally.” Rahul mentioned.
“Within the final 15-20 overs, dew performed an element and that helped fairly a bit. The ball additionally skidded on higher. Nonetheless, it was a bit two-paced, it wasn’t the simplest of wickets to bat on and it wasn’t flat as effectively.
“It was a very good cricket wicket, bit for the batters and the bowlers. That is what you get within the south of India, particularly in Chennai.”
(With inputs from PTI)
India kicked off their 2023 World Cup marketing campaign with a cushty six-wicket win over Australia in Chennai however Rohit Sharma and co. did have preliminary hiccups within the 200 on a bowling-friendly Chepauk monitor after they have been lowered to 2 for three inside two overs.
As KL Rahul (97 not out)and Virat Kohli (85) put up a powerful present to information India to a win of their opener, Rohit had an enormous sigh of reduction.
“That would be the largest problem shifting ahead as a result of we are going to play in numerous circumstances. (We) might need to alter combos too and as a staff we’re ready to do this,” mentioned Rohit in the course of the post-match presentation.
Rohit was notably happy with the staff’s fielding.
“Good feeling to come back out on prime. Magnificent, particularly the fielding. The fielding was one thing we actually put our effort on. It was an important effort.
“In circumstances like this it may be robust typically. We knew there could be help for everybody. Seamers bought reverse, spinners bowled in good areas. All in all an important effort,” he mentioned.
Rohit was one of many three top-order India batters to get out for a duck, and the skipper admitted to being nervous with the house staff reeling at 2/three within the second over.
“Sure I used to be (nervous) to be trustworthy. You do not wish to begin like that when chasing a goal. Credit score to Australia, however some unfastened pictures there as effectively. However that occurs, you wish to get off the mark and rating rapidly within the powerplay.
“However hats off to Virat and KL – the best way they caught on the market to create a match-winning partnership,” Rohit mentioned.
Australian captain Pat Cummins felt his staff was 50 runs in need of what might have been a difficult whole.
“No less than 50-odd. It was robust, making an attempt to defend something beneath 200. It was a very good bowling assault and their spinners made it robust work on the market.
“I wasn’t too upset (with simply two spinners), we had 20 overs of spin however some extra runs on the board would have made the distinction,” Cummins mentioned.
When requested concerning the drop catch by Mitchell Marsh early on in Kohli’s innings, Cummins mentioned, “I’ve already forgotten about it, it occurs, 4/10 would have been a dream begin.
“Only one recreation out of 9, not an excessive amount of to ponder about however there are some areas we have to get higher.”
Arriving on the crease along with his staff in a spot of hassle, Rahul mentioned Kohli had suggested him to play out that troublesome interval like they do in Take a look at cricket.
“Fairly actually, there weren’t a variety of conversations (with Kohli). I assumed I might get a very good bathe and get a break. I used to be simply making an attempt to get my breath again.
“Virat mentioned there is a bit within the wicket, so play like Take a look at cricket for some time. There was a little bit of assist for the pacers with the brand new ball, after which the spinners additionally.” Rahul mentioned.
“Within the final 15-20 overs, dew performed an element and that helped fairly a bit. The ball additionally skidded on higher. Nonetheless, it was a bit two-paced, it wasn’t the simplest of wickets to bat on and it wasn’t flat as effectively.
“It was a very good cricket wicket, bit for the batters and the bowlers. That is what you get within the south of India, particularly in Chennai.”
(With inputs from PTI)
