India captain Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday indicated that not taking part in the T20 International collection was an possibility after shedding 9 gamers in isolation associated to COVID-19 however he selected the powerful path of taking part in with solely 5 specialist batsmen.
India misplaced the three-match T20I collection 1-2 by seven wickets.
“It was a difficult situation for us but as a team, we decided that we will stay and play the series,” Dhawan stated on the post-match presentation ceremony.
Asked what he realized as a group chief, Dhawan stated: “There are a variety of classes for me as a captain. The final sport was shut. Today was a vacation for the batting unit however the boys will be taught from it. We misplaced a variety of wickets at this time and the Sri Lankan bowlers bowled properly.
“It was all the time about taking part in the catcher after shedding a variety of wickets.
“When you lose wickets early and you do not have lengthy batting, you’re beneath strain. Both the groups performed with nice enthusiasm and it’s a stunning feeling. The Sri Lankan captain and gamers wished to find out about my course of, so I instructed them and I hope they take pleasure in listening to that.”
Wanindu Hasaranga was adjudged the Player of the Match in addition to the Player of the Series.
“The wicket was slow and our spinners bowled really well,” he stated.
“When I bowl, I all the time attempt to bowl a dot ball. It helps in taking wickets. Fielding additionally helps. I’m actually completely happy as a result of the opposite boys performed rather well all through the collection, each in ODIs and T20s.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
