New Delhi. In an interesting match played in Kanpur, India defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets. With this, Team India won the 2-match test series 2-0. This is India's 18th consecutive win in the Test series played at home. Under the guidance of new head coach Gautam Gambhir, India has also won the Test series for the first time. Captain Rohit Sharma looked very happy with this victory.
Captain Rohit Sharma praised Akash Deep among the new players. He said, 'He (Akash Deep) is performing well. He has played a lot of domestic cricket. When you bring such experiences, you prove to be more beneficial to the team. He has quality and skill. He can bowl long spells. Capable of throwing the ball fast.
We were ready to be out even on 100 runs… Rohit Sharma revealed, India won the 18th consecutive series at home.
Captain Rohit Sharma did not mention the Australia tour, but the way he praised Akash Deep, it seems that this bowler will definitely be with the team to face the Kangaroos next month. Rohit said that you have to prepare your bench strength. He (Akash Deep) is the kind of bowler you want.
I know Gambhir's mentality
The Indian captain also did not forget to mention the new head coach Gautam Gambhir. Rohit Sharma said, 'We had a great time (with Dravid). Time keeps moving forward. Now Gautam Gambhir is with us. I have played with Gautam and know the kind of mentality he comes with.
Rohit needed 80 overs to bowl.
Player of the Series Ravichandran Ashwin put Kanpur's win in the context of the World Test Championship and said it was an important match. Ashwin said, 'We dismissed him after lunch on the fourth day. Rohit wanted us to get a chance to bowl 80 overs against him. Rohit said that we will try to win even if we get out for less than 230 runs. He not only said this but also created momentum by coming on the field and hitting a six on his very first ball.
first published : October 1, 2024, 7:57 pm IST
