Chahar justified Dravid’s choice to advertise him: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
India vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar stated it was coach Rahul Dravid’s choice to ship Deepak Chahar up the order and he justified it with an “amazing” knock to information the crew to a shocking three-wicket win in opposition to Sri Lanka within the second ODI right here.
Chahar hit an unbeaten 69 and stitched an unbroken match-winning 84-run stand with Bhuvneshwar (19) for the eight wicket to assist India take an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-ODI collection.
“…Our aim was to play till the last ball, last over, so we wanted to take it as deep as possible, so we can score runs. The only plan was to play till the last, and the way Deepak batted was amazing,” Bhuvneshwar stated on the post-match digital press convention late Tuesday evening.
“Look, he has performed underneath coach Rahul Dravid earlier than in India A or some collection and he had scored there as nicely. So, Dravid knew that he can bat and he can hit a couple of balls, in order that was his Dravid’s name.
“And the way he batted, Chahar proved it right. We all know that he can bat, he has batted in Ranji Trophy many times, so it wasn’t a tough call but it is good to see the way he scored the runs.”
India’s Deepak Chahar celebrates his half century with Bhuvneshwar Kumar REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte
Chasing 276 to win, India was teetering at 193 for 7 however Chahar and Bhuvneshwar helped India file a memorable win with 5 balls to spare.
“The only chat and plan was to play till the end. We never said to each other that from here on, we can win. Even when we needed 1 run (3 runs), we were taking one ball at a time. Deepak never let the run rate go above six,” Bhuvneshwar stated.
“He almost played risk-free shots, where he got few boundaries and brought the required rate to under six. At no stage did we think that we are going to win or lose. We were playing according to the situation and taking it ball by ball.”
Bhuvneshwar stated Dravid, who’s teaching the senior crew for the primary time, was elated with the present put up by the crew.
“…you get underneath stress, particularly when you’re sitting outdoors, you realize this typically occurs. I didn’t see him a lot once I was batting, however when he got here down, he simply congratulated each of us and your entire crew.
“He was very delighted, especially for the way we performed, when we were five-six down and then the way Deepak batted.”
Chahar, who returned with figures of two for 53, used the knuckle ball to perfection and Bhuvneshwar stated he has been executing that nicely.
Highlights:
“Deepak has all the time been bowling knuckle balls. He has all the time had that and he’s executing that nicely.
“And as far as my bowling is concerned, in both the matches, it has been batting friendly conditions and extremely hot. It becomes difficult for bowlers. I’m satisfied with the way I’ve bowled.”
Bhuvneshwar additionally dominated out any considerations with regard to all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s health.“…As much as I know, there is no niggle or concern. So, I’m sure he’s fine,” he quipped.
India conceded 76 runs within the final 10 overs within the first ODI and 80 runs within the second recreation, however Bhuvneshwar was unperturbed.
“Definitely, as a strategic half, you all the time look to bowl spinners, a couple of overs, after 40. Because there are 5 fielders outdoors the circle.
“…I don’t think that’s a concern that we have conceded 80 runs or 76 runs in the last 10 overs, because team always looks to score. As a bowling unit, we all are happy with the way we have bowled in the last two matches,” he signed off.
