India’s vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar mentioned it was coach Rahul Dravid’s resolution to ship Deepak Chahar up the order and he justified it with a superb innings to information the workforce to a thumping three-wicket win towards Sri Lanka within the second ODI right here. .
Chahar scored an unbeaten 69 and shared an unbroken 84-run stand with Bhuvneshwar (19) for eight wickets in an unbroken match-winning 84-run stand to assist India take an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-day collection.
“…Our goal was to play until the final ball, until the final over, so we needed to take it as deep as potential, in order that we might rating runs. The solely plan was to play until the final, and the way in which Deepak batted. That was superb,” Bhuvneshwar mentioned within the post-match digital press convention late Tuesday night time.
“Look, he has performed beneath coach Rahul Dravid earlier than in India A or some collection and he scored there as effectively. So, Dravid knew he might bat and he might hit a number of balls, in order that was Dravid’s name.
“And the way in which he batted, Chahar proved it proper. We all know he can bat, he has batted in Ranji Trophy many occasions so it was not a troublesome name however it’s good to see the way in which he scored.
India’s Deepak Chahar celebrates his fifty with Bhuvneshwar Kumar Reuters / Dinuka Lianawate
Chasing 276 for victory, India have been at 193 for 7 however Chahar and Bhuvneshwar helped India register a memorable win with 5 balls to spare.
“The solely chat and plan was to play until the tip. We by no means advised one another that from right here we will win. Even once we wanted 1 run (3 runs) we have been taking one ball at a time. Deepak by no means allowed the run price to go above six.
“He performed virtually risk-free pictures the place he received some boundaries and diminished the required price to 6. We by no means thought that we’d win or lose. We have been enjoying in response to the scenario and taking ball by ball.”
Bhuvneshwar mentioned that Dravid, who’s teaching the senior workforce for the primary time, may be very pleased with the present put up by the workforce.
“… you get tense, particularly once you’re sitting exterior, you already know that often occurs. I did not see him a lot once I was batting, however when he got here down he did Congratulations to each of us and the whole workforce.
“He was very happy, especially the way we performed when we were down five-six and then the way Deepak batted.”
Chahar, who returned with 2 wickets for 53 runs, made glorious use of the knock ball and Bhuvneshwar mentioned that he’s performing effectively on this method.
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He mentioned, ‘Deepak has all the time been throwing knock balls. He has all the time had that and he’s doing it effectively.
“And so far as my bowling is worried, in each the matches, it has been batting-friendly circumstances and intensely scorching. It turns into troublesome for the bowlers. I’m happy with the way in which I bowled.”
Bhuvneshwar additionally denied any concern about all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s health.
“… as much as I know, no trouble or worry. So, I’m sure she’s fine,” he quipped.
India conceded 76 runs within the final 10 overs within the first ODI and 80 within the second sport, however Bhuvneshwar remained unfazed.
“Definitely, as a strategic half, you all the time need to bowl to the spinners in a number of overs, after 40. Because there are 5 fielders exterior the circle.
“… I do not suppose it is a matter of concern whether or not we’ve got conceded 80 runs or 76 within the final 10 overs as a result of the workforce all the time desires to attain. Happy to bowl with him.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
