Colombo: India captain Shikhar Dhawan is proud of his team for making a good fight even though it was faced with a detrimental situation because they lost a low score of T20 International against Sri Lanka, here on Wednesday.
With most of the power bat in isolation after a positive case Covid-19 Krunal Pandya, India can only manage 132 for 5 on slow tracks chased by Sri Lanka with two balls.
Also read the T20i: Sri Lanka beat India with 4 goals to keep the team series that run out, playing with only five batsmen, can’t maintain a simple target of 133 even though there is a brave effort from Sri Lanka keeping the three-match live with a four-goal victory at T20 Second International on Wednesday.
“The surface has changed and it stops a little.
Of course, we know one short batsman and we know we have to build a smart innings and we have to do it yourself at some point,” Dhawan said at a post-match presentation ceremony.
“But yes, we are 10-15 walking short,” he admitted.
“I am very proud of children because we gave a very good fight.
It never-done attitudes and took the match to the last time when maintaining only 132, credit for Bowler and Batters,” said Dhawan.
His partner Lanka Dasun Shanaka thanked BCCI to stand near their council and agreed to play a series in these difficult times.
“I think if we can have it with a total low, we can chase it.
We cannot use the first six overs.
But DDS and Wanindu Hasaranga redeem us.
I have to thank BCCI and SLC for this opportunity because.
This is a great opportunity for people Young people in these times, “Shanaka said.
Proud of my son for a good fight, said Shikhar Dhawan
