India's cricket captain, Rohit Sharma, shared insights into the team's strategy ahead of the T20 World Cup in June, emphasizing the conscious effort to expose players to uncomfortable situations. The ongoing three-match series against Afghanistan serves as India's final preparation before the prestigious T20 World Cup, slated to be hosted by the United States and the West Indies.
In the series opener, India secured victory by six wickets, marking Rohit's return to the T20 format after a hiatus of 14 months. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Rohit highlighted the team's intention to experiment with different scenarios, such as deploying bowlers in unfamiliar situations. Despite the experimentation, the priority remains winning games without compromising the team's performance.
India successfully chased down the 159-run target in just 17.3 overs, with Shivam Dube playing a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 60 off 40 balls and contributing with his medium pace by taking a wicket.
Rohit acknowledged the positives from the match, praising Dube's performance, along with contributions from other players like Jitesh, Tilak, and Rinku, who showcased good form.
Reflecting on his own run-out without opening his account, Rohit expressed frustration but emphasized the significance of the team's victory over individual milestones. He expressed his desire for Shubman Gill to carry on after playing a promising innings.
Man of the match, Shivam Dube, shared his satisfaction with his comeback performance, acknowledging the pressure of playing at number four. Despite the initial pressure, Dube focused on playing his natural game, confident in his ability to hit big sixes and contribute to the team's success in T20s.
(With Agency Inputs)
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