IND vs BAN: “Axar Patel Confirmed A Lot Of Character; Shubman Gill’s Hundred Was Sensible”

India Nationwide Cricket Crew captain Rohit Sharma lavished wealthy reward on opener Shubman Gill and all-rounder Axar after the defeat in opposition to Bangladesh Nationwide Cricket Crew within the sixth match of Asia Cup 2023 Tremendous 4 stage on Friday, September 15 on the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

India confronted a 6-run defeat by the hands of Bangladesh after they did not chase down the goal of 266 and bought bowled out for 259. With the win over the Males In Blue, Bangla Tigers registered their third victory over the facet within the final 4 encounters between the groups.

Talking after the match, Rohit Sharma stated that they made 5 modifications to the enjoying XI with the intention to present some sport time to gamers who’re prone to play within the World Cup. He additionally lauded Axar Patel for retaining the hopes alive of Indian followers together with his 42-run knock. Rohit Sharma stated:

“We needed to present some sport time to the blokes, retaining the larger image in thoughts. Not compromising on how we needed to play this sport. Get in some gamers who’re prone to play the World Cup. Axar batted brilliantly however couldn’t end. He confirmed loads of character. However credit score to the Bangladesh bowlers.”

Rohit Sharma additional praised Shubman Gill for his excellent 121-run knock and stated that the teen has a really clear thought course of. Rohit Sharma stated:

“Gill’s hundred was good. He backs his sport, he is aware of precisely how he needs to play. Fairly clear on what he needs to do for the crew. Take a look at his type during the last 12 months. Fairly strong in opposition to the brand new ball. Works actually arduous, there’s no optionally available observe for Gill.”

The principle gamers of the crew are set to return to the enjoying XI when India tackle Sri Lanka within the last of the Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday in Colombo.

First wicket of Rohit Sharma bhai was a dream wicket – Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Rohit Sharma had a poor outing with the bat in opposition to Bangladesh as he was eliminated by the debutant Tanzim Hasan Sakib within the first over itself for a 2-ball duck.

Talking after the match, Tanzim Hasan Sakib stated that dismissing the Indian captain Rohit Sharma was a dream wicket for him. He stated:

“First wicket of Rohit bhai was a dream wicket. I think about line and size and that’s how I get success. When my crew wants me to bowl longer spell, I’m mentally ready for that. Two ball eight runs it was so tight so I went for the yorker. We’re going with an excellent win in opposition to India.”