We wanted to try out bowlers and see if they can bowl four overs: Rohit
The Hindu
India lost the match by 17 runs but clinched the series 2-1, having won the first two matches
India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday said the purpose of playing a second string attack in the third T20 International against England was to see “if they can bowl four overs”.
Having already sealed the series, India had made three changes to their bowling attack, bringing in Umran Malik, Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi in place of the senior bowlers who were rested.
India lost the match by 17 runs but clinched the series 2-1, having won the first two matches.
Malik was the most expensive bowler with 56 runs in four overs as England posted 215 for seven. Bishnoi was the most successful bowler with two wickets for 30 runs in four overs.
“We were clear in trying out guys if they can bowl 4 overs. We have things to work on as a group. Hope so. So far things are pretty good. We don’t want to sit on laurels,” Rohit said after the 17-run loss.
“We want to get better every game. Today was a great learning for us to come out and bowl. And to bat as well. Games like this will teach you.” .
He was all praise for Suryakumar Yadav who made a special 117 off 55 balls.