Though the result of the match held little significance within the bigger context, as India had already secured a spot within the ultimate scheduled for Sunday, it offered a chance for newcomers like Tilak Varma and middle-order reserve batsman Suryakumar Yadav to showcase their skills, however sadly, they could not make a powerful impression.
“We needed to present some sport time to the fellows, holding the larger image in thoughts. Not compromising on how we needed to play this sport. We needed to get in some gamers who’re prone to play the World Cup,” Rohit stated after the match.
The captain had excessive reward for Axar Patel, who performed a vital position in extending the sport together with his spectacular innings of 42 runs.
“Axar batted brilliantly, however could not end. He confirmed quite a lot of character. However credit score to the Bangladesh bowlers.”
Rohit, who has all the time been effusive in his reward for Shubman Gill, as soon as once more lauded the hundred by the younger opener.
“Gill’s hundred was good. He backs his sport, he is aware of precisely how he needs to play. Fairly clear on what he needs to do for the workforce. Have a look at his type during the last yr (common of 72). He has been fairly stable in opposition to the brand new ball. He works actually laborious,” the skipper stated.
