India opener Mayank Agarwal on Sunday mentioned his aspect’s batters utilized themselves as per the crew plan, placing the guests in a powerful place on the opening day of the primary Test towards South Africa right here.
Opting to bat, India scored 272 for 3 at shut of play with KL Rahul remaining not out on 122. His opening companion Agarwal contributed 60 whereas Ajinkya Rahane, who was struggling for type, additionally returned unconquered on 40.
“The plan was to be very disciplined, to play balls which come around the stump and leave as many as possible. We could do just that,” Agarwal mentioned on the press convention after the day’s play .
“At 272 for 3, it is credit to our batting unit, we applied ourselves. The plan is those who get set will have to continue and Rahul bhai did that.”
Apart from KL Rahul’s century, the spotlight of the day was the partnerships India had.
“The highlight as a team was Rahul getting a hundred. We had partnerships and that was crucial. He had a partnership first up with me, and Virat bhai had it also and then with Rahane. I hope they continue the same.”
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He mentioned the Indian crew did a variety of pre-match follow classes on the floor and likewise the centre wicket to have a really feel of the state of affairs and the situations.
Asked what can be the perfect whole India can be on the lookout for, he mentioned, “We need to rating as many as we are able to to put ourselves in an excellent place. The first hour (tomorrow) might be essential. If we do nicely in that interval, we are able to pile stress (on South Africans).
“There was a bit of moisture early on and we could see some balls skidding but it got better as day progressed and got quicker.”
On new coach Rahul Dravid’s influence on the crew, Mayank, who has labored carefully with the previous India captain, mentioned, “The dialog of the gamers with him was about taking part in with self-discipline.
“When you play in South Africa and other countries, it is not necessary to look good (to win matches). You have to stick to plan and wait for opportunities. We are glad that we could do that in the first session.”
He refused to touch upon his dismissal following a DRS name for LBW.
“I am not allowed to give my opinion and so I want to leave it at that. Otherwise, I will be in bad books and my money (match fee) could be docked.”
Mayank felt Rahul was very disciplined in his recreation plan and in his mindset.
“If someone is really watching him closely you will know that he (Rahul) knows where his off-stump is, he is really getting to the line of the ball, he is leaving balls really well and he is very disciplined in his game plan and in his mindset.”
