New Delhi: India captain Shikhar Dhawan said on Thursday indicating that there was an option not to play the international T20 series after losing nine players for Covid-19 isolation but they chose a difficult route to play with only five specialist batsmen.
India lost three T20 series 1-2 after losing by seven nost.
“It was a difficult situation for us but as a team, we decided we would stay and play the series,” Dhawan said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Asked about what he learned as a team leader, Dhawan said: “Many learning for me as captain.
The last game is close.
Today it’s a holiday for a batting unit but the children will learn from him.
We lost too many goals today And the Bowler Sri Lanka was fascinated.
“He said, it was always about playing the game after losing after losing too much goal.
“When you lose the goal early and you don’t have a long blow, you are under pressure.
The two teams play in a big spirit and it is a beautiful feeling.
Captain and Sri Lanka players want to know about my process, so I tell them.
And I hope they enjoy listening to it “.
Wanindang Hasaranga held a match player and a series player.
“The goal was slow, and our spinner was very good biking,” he said.
“When I bowl, I always try the dot balls bowl.
It helps in getting the goal.
The field also helps.
I am very happy because other boys play very well throughout the series, both in Odis and T20IS.”
Difficult situation but we decided to stay and play series: Dhawan
