IND vs ENG: Shikhar Dhawan scored 98 runs within the first ODI towards England on Tuesday.© PTI
India captain Virat Kohli stated he’s a proud man after the hosts defeated England by 66 runs within the One-Day Worldwide sequence opener in Pune on Tuesday. Kohli was impressed by the performances of Shikhar Dhawan (98) and KL Rahul (62 not out) and stated that the group needs to again such gamers who will do a selfless job. “Workforce confirmed nice character and depth. As I’ve talked about previously as properly, we promote gamers who’ve intent and again their expertise. Particular point out to Shikhar’s innings as properly. Did not get a lot after the primary T20I. KL as properly, again among the many runs. So we wish to again individuals who will do a selfless job,” Kohli stated on the put up match presentation.
The Indian skipper additionally lavished reward on debutants Prasidh Krishna and Krunal Pandya.
“A comeback from all our bowlers. Going for few runs early on (Prasidh) and coming again was wonderful. Krunal as properly. Shardul, Bhuvi have been wonderful. I’m a very proud man proper now,” Kohli added.
Dhawan was named participant of the match for his knock of 98 and he stated that when he wasn’t part of the enjoying XI, he was trying to keep optimistic.
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“Once I wasn’t enjoying, I used to be considering how I may give to the group. I used to be being an excellent twelfth man (laughs), serving water. In my head, although, I used to be fairly optimistic. That after I get a possibility I can rating runs,” Dhawan stated.
Each groups will meet on the identical venue on Friday for the second ODI.
