Rohit was once dominated out of the primary Test, which India gained by means of 188 runs in Chattogram on Sunday below the captaincy of KL Rahul,
Rohit had long past again to India after hurting his left thumb whilst fielding in the second one ODI towards Bangladesh in Mirpur on December 7. Abhimanyu Easwaran has are available as his alternative.
But Rohit’s availability for the second one Test will likely be recognized in an afternoon or two, Rahul mentioned.
“About Rohit, we may be able to know (his status) in the next day or two, even I am not aware of it,” Rahul mentioned on the post-match press convention.
Rahul termed the primary Test win towards Bangladesh as an entire efficiency, pronouncing the crew did smartly in all departments and performed as a unit.
“Everything stood out. We batted really well, bowled really well. In fielding also, we took most of the catches that came our way. That is the way you win Test matches. Only one or two people cannot win matches, this is for all formats,” he mentioned.
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“Kuldeep (Yadav), (Mohammed) Mr. Siraj bowled really well in the first innings (of Bangladesh) but others supported them well. In the second innings, Axar (Patel) bowled really well but Kuldeep And Ash (R Ashwin) kept the pressure on. Umesh (Yadav) and Siraj bowled some really good spells, kept it tight and beat the bat many times but were unlucky.
“Everybody did smartly and this was once what we needed to do as a crew. The guys who carried out smartly specifically additionally were given enhance from others. Those who’re supporting also are vital.”
Rahul said the culture of the team is about collective needs and not individuals.
“Whether you might have performed 50 Test fits or you might be taking part in your first or 2nd event, it’s the similar. They do not subject,” he said.
Rahul said bundling Bangladesh out for 150 in their first innings set up the match for India.
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“That gave us a large number of time to check out and win the event. Had Bangladesh were given 350 within the first innings, the event will have long past for a draw.
“In Test cricket, you are not going to get an easy win. We knew that and we have played enough Test cricket to understand that at times the opposition is going to play better and we need to respect that. We have to keep doing our job,” Rahul mentioned.
“I am very proud that throughout the five days we showed commitment and intensity. There was a bit of worry coming into the Test about how the body would react and be able to manage on the path for so long and still maintain our focus and intensity. but we did pretty well, winning the first game.”
Rahul mentioned wrist spinner Kuldeep was once an asset for the crew in pitches which does not be offering a lot help to bowlers.
“There was not much (on the wicket) for the spinners and Ash (R Ashwin) also felt that but Kuldeep brought a different variety and that is why we played Kuldeep on a pitch like this.”
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Rahul mentioned the 1-2 ODI collection defeat was once a little disappointing.
“We played some good cricket but could not capitalize on the big moments. That was a bit disappointing. It is a completely new format now, new individuals, fresh energy coming in and you tend to forget what happened in the past and you try and Focus on what we have to do,” Rahul mentioned.
“Test cricket is something everyone in the dressing room is excited about playing. There is a positive energy how we look at playing Test cricket and want to win games of cricket. We know that it is challenging and that is the fun of Test cricket. ”
(With PTI inputs)