“I think it’s impressive to build up a consistent message within the team, which is that every time we get under control, our goal is to create a path to the sport in any way imaginable; that’s what we’ve been talking about.” . .
“And we actually found a way to get back into this game with the bat in the second innings. Of course, we lost a Test match. So it probably won’t make sense what I’m talking about. But honestly, I feel like there are things that have happened.” “A lot of good things in this game, so it’s about keeping a very calm atmosphere, not sending panic messages.”
Later conceding a maximum of 356, Bharat made a fine comeback in the second innings with Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal giving them a good start before Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan’s partnership took them ahead. And when Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz joined forces, Bharat began to dream of the inconceivable: a victory.
By the time that didn’t happen, Rohit was pleased with Bharat’s reaction.
“It was brilliant, especially being behind in the game, it’s easy to let the game drift but that’s not what this team is about. This team wants to stay in the game as long as possible and not give everything to the opposition like that. easy after the first day. [two]Obviously nothing went the way we wanted. They eliminated us by 46 and then it was 190. [180] for 3 and for us the beginning of that second [third] The day was very important, not to let them get too far ahead.
“When guys show that kind of attitude on the field with the bat, it shows that the mentality is very clear, and the guys want to go out and play with freedom and try to see how we can put the pressure back on.” “Overall, I thought, except for the first two hours, three hours, I thought we played some very good Test cricket.”
It wasn’t just about the volume of runs Bharat scored in their second innings, but also how they did it, scoring close to four runs in a row throughout their innings. When Sarfaraz and Pant combined, they added 177 runs for the fourth wicket off 211 balls. Sarfaraz hit 18 fours and 3 sixes in his 150, and Pant smashed 9 fours and 5 sixes in his 99.
Rohit said Bharat is not going to change their competitive outlook, without referring to whether they are ahead or behind in the game.
“When we are behind the game, that is where you want to step on the pedal even more and try to make an impact, try to make the opponent not know that we are under pressure or that we are behind the game. Behind, you want to try to do extraordinary things and play without No fear. It’s one thing to talk about it, but in reality we go out and play cricket without fear.
“One of the most important images that one of the most important guys took in the center when he realized that we were 350 behind the screen shows what we have been talking about and what they need to do in the market. And this is how it goes the thing. stay here.
“Even if we are ahead in the game, we are not going to change our attitude. And on the other hand, even when we are behind in the game, we are going to try to see how we can put pressure on the opposition. Some of the test matches we played recently show what I am talking about and so it will be.
“We don’t worry about losing a test fit by changing our way of thinking. We need to have that constant mentality of looking for a way to win test fits. Even if you could be at the back of the game, you should have the opportunity if it comes of hanging the pitcher under control or the hitters under control doing various things.
India went in with three spinners (R Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja) for this Test but the move backfired and the trio was not as penetrating as usual. A key reason behind this was Ravindra, who scored 130 of his 173 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 100. Rohit accepted that he was the difference between the two sides.
“In the first innings, I thought whatever we gleaned from the sound, our spinners tried and did everything imaginable. But one of the biggest plays that Rachin played was actually perfect and he played excellent cricket. He performed well against the spinners, challenged him, but gave him credit.
“He understood what our spinners were trying to do and he didn’t stop playing his natural game, which is what gave him the result against our quality spinners. Sometimes it happens that… sometimes not, actually, there will be moments in that some of the batsmen who come to India will play well against our spinners.
“Anyone who comes to India now is trying to put pressure on the players by doing different things, different methods, but we know exactly what we are supposed to do when a situation like that arises.”
