The 2nd ODI between India and South Africa will be played in Ranchi – the hometown of the former India captain. M S Dhoni, So it’s no surprise that Shardul Thakur He was asked about the 2011 World Cup winning captain when he came to address the media at a press conference on Saturday. All-rounder Shardul told how everyone remembers him because of his experience.
Dhoni bid farewell to international cricket in 2020 after announcing his retirement on 15 August. Under Dhoni’s captaincy, India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 50-over World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Under Dhoni’s leadership, India also reached the final of the 2014 T20 World Cup.
“Everyone remembers him because his experience matters a lot. He has played more than 300 ODIs, close to 90 Tests and he has played a lot of T20Is as well. So he is a very experienced player, it is rare that you can play this game. Comes with a kind of experienced player. Player. We definitely miss him,” Shardul said.
Shardul was also asked about the lack of inconsistency when it comes to India’s bowling. However, the pacer reacted sharply, saying that the opposition bowlers have also been taken to the cleaners and the pitch and ground conditions also need to be looked at while talking about consistency.
“The bowlers who are coming here to play are also being hit for runs. If you look at the T20 series against South Africa and criticize our bowlers, you should criticize their bowlers as well because we have played the series. They have won. Their bowlers scored runs. When you ask about someone’s consistency, you should see the condition of the pitch,” Shardul said.
“Sometimes we play ODIs, where more than 350 runs are scored. In that case, every bowler will be taken for runs. India have never played a one-sided game, there is always a fight. There is always a fight. And the matches are really good. We have lost 1-2 matches but we have won the most matches so there is consistency in the team.”
In the first ODI against South Africa, which Team India lost by 9 runs, Shardul came back with two wickets and contributed 33 runs with the bat.
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“I’ve been focusing on my batting for a long time. Obviously, batting at No. 7 or 8, or even Joe coming in at No. 9, if he can add some runs for the team So it’s always there. Great. It gives you a cushion to defend the total or when you’re chasing, it allows the top order to play freely. Well, that’s the difference Anyone who can do it at number 7,8 or 9,” Shardul said.
“If you look at Australia, Pat Cummins And Mitchell Starc Batting at number eight and ninth, even his batting is deep for England. So why not India, even we can deepen our batting line-up and make a difference of 15-20 runs in the game.”
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