reminiscence
India’s opening batsman reminiscence Seeking to reduce the no-ball controversy in the final over of the second ODI against Australia on Friday, which helped the hosts extend their winning streak to 26 matches.
India and their lead bowler Jhulan Goswami failed to keep their nerves in a dramatic final over as Beth Mooney’s stunning unbeaten century ensured a five-wicket win for Australia – 26th in a row.
“We haven’t really seen the ball as a team yet. We were on the field there, so it’s very hard to judge whether it was a waist-high no-ball or not. It’s too early for us to call us out. The ball has to be seen and we will take a look at it.
“When these things go in your favour, you are really happy but will not indulge in controversy. I haven’t looked at the ball seriously yet,” Mandhana said during a media interaction after the match.
The left-handed opener, who smashed 86 off 94 balls to help India post 274 for 7 in 50 overs, said he was happy to be back between the runs.
“I thought about where I needed to improve, the support staff and everyone was behind me. Very happy to have a few runs under my belt, especially in the first innings. It hurt to get out for 86. I would have felt better. If I would have continued,” the southpaw, who has been struggling for form of late, said after the knock.
Mandhana said the bowlers did very well and it was a perfect game for India except in the last 20 overs.
“The fast bowlers were really good. It was a perfect game for us till the last 20 overs. Our fast bowlers used the bouncers really well. They would definitely be looking towards the pink ball (Test), but We are eyeing the third ODI,” he added.
Asked about the Indian players missing out on some opportunities, Mandhana said there is room for improvement in all departments.
“Yeah, definitely, there is room for improvement in all departments. Batting, bowling and fielding. Fielding, I thought we were good in the patch, but of course, we can work on our fielding a lot.
“We’ve been working hard for the last three years. It’s a process. Fielding could have been a little better in today’s game. Dropped catches always hurt and Beth Mooney’s catches hurt,” he said.
He also said that dew was a big factor and it made it difficult for the spinners to catch the ball.
“When the dew comes, our spinners look different, it’s very difficult to catch the ball. But that can’t be an excuse. Like I said, these are things we practiced, we knew there would be dew. Dew was a big factor,” added the stylish southpaw.
Mandhana heaped praise on Richa Ghosh, who scored 44 off 50 balls and said that she has shown how to craft an innings.
“Definitely, Richa Ghosh has shown her power hitting ability and today she showed how she can build an innings. It’s a positive thing for us that she can bat in any position,” he added.
Meanwhile, Mooney (125 not out), who led the Aussies and helped the hosts extend their winning streak to 26 ODIs, said, “From 4 to 40, it is very remarkable that we can win the game from him. come back.”
Regarding the no-ball on the final ball for height, she said, “I was talking to some people on the sidelines, they were saying it was an obvious no-ball. I wasn’t sure, it was a bit Tight call at the end.”
Mooney said he hopes to get better and be in the middle and help the team win.
He also credited the way Indian bowlers Jhulan Goswami and Meghna Singh bowled in the early stages of the innings.
“A lot of credit goes to the way India bowled. Jhulan and Meghna, they definitely troubled some of the best players in the world. It was an uphill battle trying to fight my ego. Luckily, I got the hang of it. Was able to go to the end and see the team on the line,” he added.
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