India’s stand-in ODI captain Shikhar Dhawan is joyful that his crew was in a position to present plenty of character on robust pitches through the three-match sequence in opposition to South Africa.
After dropping the primary sport in Lucknow, India went on to win the sequence with two one-sided victories over the Proteas.
“The boys showed great character on such tough batting pitches. The bowlers were clinical today,” Dhawan mentioned after the match.
“I’m pleased with the boys, the way in which they performed within the sequence. The means he carried the duty and confirmed maturity. I wish to thank the help workers.”
The first sport in Lucknow was forgettable for the ‘Men in Blue’ particularly as a result of variety of catches they missed.
“We confirmed plenty of character within the first sport, we dropped just a few catches, however we by no means actually put strain on ourselves. We tried to stay to the method. I’m having fun with the journey, I’ll attempt to maintain doing nicely for my crew.”
India’s ‘Player of the Series’ Mohammad Siraj is joyful together with his constant efficiency in all three matches.
“Performing in opposition to a great crew offers you plenty of confidence. I needed to take duty. I attempt to discover the correct size at the beginning of the innings. As a quick bowler you want that fireside and keenness in you. Happy with my efficiency and joyful to obtain this Player of the Series award.”
For Kuldeep Yadav, sticking to the method helped him clinch the identical prize as 4/18 within the last sport.
“I’m not pondering an excessive amount of in regards to the end result, simply specializing in the method and specializing in my rhythm. I’m attempting to bowl in good areas. Not pondering an excessive amount of about my subsequent goal Syed Mushtaq Ali has to do nicely within the event.
South Africa’s captain David Miller admitted to the sport that scoring 99 virtually determined his destiny “It was very tough. Scoring simply 99 did not assist.
Today’s end result was disappointing, thus ending the sequence. There was a little bit of spin, and it was a two-speed, it was tough being underneath cowl due to the rain. Miller felt the crew did not do too badly.
“We were really good in some areas, we managed to find our feet. When it comes to ODIs we just need to extend the good times.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
