- The Indian cricket team faced a defeat against South Africa by 76 runs during their Super 8 match in Ahmedabad for the short World Cup. The loss caused India to experience a net run rate decline which resulted in their Group 1 record showing -3.800 net run rate.
- Ravichandran Ashwin who played for India in cricket shared his opinion on his YouTube channel. He said the team should not worry too much about net run rate. Instead the team should focus on winning their two remaining matches.
Team Needs to Win Their Last Matches
- Ashwin said the team must accept the current situation. He advised players to stay calm and avoid stress about calculations. According to him winning the next two matches is the only priority.
- He pointed out that the squad includes many young players. These players need to handle pressure with confidence. He also mentioned Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh as key players. He suggested they build strong partnerships in the middle order. He added that there is no need for panic at this stage.
Views on the Zimbabwe Match
- Ashwin also spoke about the upcoming match against Zimbabwe national cricket team. He said India should not face major problems in that game. However he stressed that the team must adapt to pitch conditions.
- He explained that pitch preparation remains balanced. Organizers design surfaces to support both batters and bowlers. Therefore Indian batters must select shots carefully and adjust their approach based on conditions.
Tactical Mistake in the South Africa Match
- Ashwin highlighted a tactical issue related to Washington Sundar. He said Sundar could have bowled more overs to left-handed batters. The early wickets of Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton created an opportunity.
- When David Miller was batting, Sundar bowled one over and conceded 11 runs. After that, he did not bowl again. Ashwin said Sundar is not always part of the final playing XI, and such decisions can sometimes happen. Still, he felt the team could have used him better in that match.
Praise for Jasprit Bumrah
- Ashwin praised Jasprit Bumrah for his performance. Bumrah took three wickets and gave away only 15 runs in four overs.
- Ashwin said having a bowler like Bumrah is a major strength for the team. He added that such performances often go unnoticed during a player’s career. Many people realize their value only after retirement.
- Overall, Ashwin advised the team to stay focused, play according to conditions, and aim for victories rather than worrying about net run rate calculations.
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