CHENNAI: Poor utility and their failure to construct really extensive partnerships was once the cause of India’s downfall whilst chasing a goal of 270, which wasn’t a lot in line with skipper Rohit Sharma.
India misplaced a bilateral ODI collection at house after 4 years and it was once Australia beneath Aaron Finch that had overwhelmed Virat Kohli’s facet again in 2019.
“I don’t think it was too many runs (269). The wicket was a little challenging towards the second half. I don’t think we batted well. Partnerships are crucial, and we failed to do that today,” Sharma mentioned on the finish of the fit.
In truth, what he discovered disappointing was once that the Indian avid gamers have arise the ranks enjoying on those sluggish turners.
“The mode of dismissals… you are born and brought up on these wickets. Sometimes you need to apply yourself, and give yourself a chance. It was important for one batter to carry on and take the game deep. But all of us were trying our best; it just didn’t happen.”
However Rohit feels that the 9 house ODIs since January have ensured a number of positives for the ‘Men in Blue’ forward of this 12 months’s World Cup.
“The nine ODIs we have played since January, we can take a lot of positives from that,” he mentioned.
There is not any denying that there’s a large number of room for development.
“We need to understand where we need to improve. It’s a collective failure, we can take a lot of learnings from this series. Credit to the Australians. Both the spinners applied the pressure and so did their seamers,” Sharma added.
India misplaced a bilateral ODI collection at house after 4 years and it was once Australia beneath Aaron Finch that had overwhelmed Virat Kohli’s facet again in 2019.
“I don’t think it was too many runs (269). The wicket was a little challenging towards the second half. I don’t think we batted well. Partnerships are crucial, and we failed to do that today,” Sharma mentioned on the finish of the fit.
In truth, what he discovered disappointing was once that the Indian avid gamers have arise the ranks enjoying on those sluggish turners.
“The mode of dismissals… you are born and brought up on these wickets. Sometimes you need to apply yourself, and give yourself a chance. It was important for one batter to carry on and take the game deep. But all of us were trying our best; it just didn’t happen.”
However Rohit feels that the 9 house ODIs since January have ensured a number of positives for the ‘Men in Blue’ forward of this 12 months’s World Cup.
“The nine ODIs we have played since January, we can take a lot of positives from that,” he mentioned.
There is not any denying that there’s a large number of room for development.
“We need to understand where we need to improve. It’s a collective failure, we can take a lot of learnings from this series. Credit to the Australians. Both the spinners applied the pressure and so did their seamers,” Sharma added.