India beat Afghanistan by six wickets in the second T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series, which is the last before the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.
With the series against Afghanistan in bag, India commander Rohit Sharma on Sunday said he’s happy that the players are actually walking the talk as the platoon ticks all the boxes ahead of the T20 World Cup. India beat Afghanistan by six lattices in the alternate T20I to take an untouchable 2- 0 lead in the three- game series, which is the last before the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.” We’ve been clear with what we wanted to do, veritably clear communication to everyone and when you see a performance like that, you can be really proud,” Rohit said during the post-match donation.
“One thing is talking about it, but to actually go there and play that way is a proud feeling. The last two games, we have ticked a lot of boxes.”
Yashasvi Jaiswal (68) and Shivam Dube (63) smashed brutal fifties to chase down a target of 173 with ease.
“They have had a great couple of times, Jaiswal has played Test justice now and indeed T20I. He has shown what he’s able of. He has the gift and has a great range of shots.
“Dube is a big joe, veritably important and can take on the baits. That’s his part and he has come out and played two pivotal innings for us.”
During the match, Rohit also came the first manly cricketer in history to play 150 T20I matches.
“It’s a great feeling, it has been a long trip starting way back in 2007. I have cherished every moment I’ve spent then,” he said.
Axar Patel, who was arbitrated the Player of the Match for his two lattices for 17 in four overs, said he tried to vary his length and sailed a bit slower.
“Feels good, I just realised that I’ve got 200 T20 lattices. But what’s important to keep doing well for India, actually a many times latterly I will not flash back how numerous lattices I took,” he said.
“I’ve been trying to drift a bit slower, vary my lengths and now I’ve been to hand these effects better. Now I’ve the confidence to coliseum at all times, indeed in the powerplay.
“You need to be mentally set as a bowler in T20 justice. Ready to concede a six because that same ball could get you a gate on another day.
“Before, I used to vary my plans if a batter was hitting me, but now I stick to my plans and make the batters take the chance against me.” Afghanistan commander Ibrahim Zadran said they’ve been playing well in patches and need to play harmonious justice throughout the innings.
“We were relatively short. We had a good launch but not veritably good after that. occasionally we play well in the powerplay, occasionally in the middle and occasionally at the death,” he said.
“We need to make the instigation throughout and not repeat miscalculations to have a good T20 World Cup.” India will play Afghanistan in the third and final T20I on Wednesday in Bengaluru. Know More Latest Cricket News…
