In the second One-Day International, Rohit Sharma described the 32-run loss to Sri Lanka as painful and stated that there will be talks on the middle-overs play of the batters.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma described the second ODI’s 32-run loss to Sri Lanka as painful and stated that Sunday’s middle-overs performance will be discussed about how the batters performed. Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay’s six-wicket haul stunned India, who were bowled out for 208 chasing 241—yet another example of their vulnerability to spin. It sucks to lose a game for whatever reason. It goes beyond those ten overs in which India lost six wickets for fifty runs. You have to play cricket consistently, which we didn’t do. “A little letdown, but these things happen,” Rohit Sharma remarked during the presentation ceremony following the game. “We didn’t measure up. We did not want to get too deeply into our gameplay. However, we’ll discuss our batting strategy in the middle overs,” he continued.
India’s hitters, according to Rohit Sharma, must swiftly adjust to these deliveries.
“You must adjust to the situation that is in front of you. We believed rotating the strike would be simpler with the batters arranged left-right. However, Jeffrey deserves praise for his six wickets.” The 37-year-old said his strategy would stay the same despite losing this game.
“My batting technique is the reason I scored 65. There are a lot of hazards involved when I bat like that. You always feel let down if you don’t go over the queue.
“But I don’t want to abandon my goals. We know the surface’s character, making middle-overs extremely difficult. In the powerplay, you must attempt to acquire as many as possible,” he continued.
Charith Asalanka, the captain of Sri Lanka, stated that their score of 240 was sufficient given the circumstances.
“I was pleased with my result; 240 was a respectable amount. As a captain, I enjoy difficulties like these since they have many spin choices. He (Vandersay) cast a truly amazing magic.” But Asalanka was also hoping to contribute at the bat in the following game.
“Since my primary position is batting, I must score runs. I can bowl a few overs after that,” he remarked.
Player of the match, Wandersay, acknowledged that he was under some pressure to perform as he was Wanindu Hasaranga’s replacement and that Wanindu had been sidelined for the series due to a hamstring ailment.
“A lot of pressure was applied to the side. I recently got out of a layoff. Taking credit is simpler (for me). However, I also want to acknowledge the batters, who contributed 240 runs to the score.” The 34-year-old stated that to be among the regular players, he must continue pushing himself.
Hasaranga is the best spinner we have. I gained an understanding of the team dynamic and balance. I must constantly challenge myself.” According to Vandersay, getting rid of Rohit Sharma gave him more self-assurance.
“I was attempting to hit the good areas; there was assistance in the wicket.” My confidence grew when I took my maiden wicket (Rohit Sharma),” he remarked.
“The reason I got 65 runs is because of the way I batted. Risk-taking is inevitable when I bat like that, and I have no problem taking it. It always makes you feel bad if you don’t cross the finish line, regardless of your score—100, 50, or zero. I don’t intend to change that, though,” the Indian captain continued.
Notably, India were chasing a total of 241 runs in spin-friendly conditions in Colombo on Sunday. The Men in Blue ultimately lost the game by 32 runs, but all the other stars in the Indian lineup—aside from captain Rohit Sharma and middle-order batsman Axar—did not live up to expectations.
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