ENG vs IND: Made The Right Call At The Toss, We Used The Conditions Upfront Really Well - Rohit Sharma

Indian captain Rohit Sharma was pleased with the way his bowlers backed his decision to bowl first in the first ODI of the 3-match series against England at the Kennington Oval on Tuesday.

Batting first, England was blown away as they folded up for 110 in 25 overs. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami combined to take nine wickets, with the former recording career-best figures of 6/19 in the process.

“Looking at the overhead conditions and the pitch, the toss was a right call to make. We used the conditions upfront really well. We never worry about the conditions because we have got the guys who can just come out and use those conditions.”

“There was some swing and seam up front and we exploited them well. When you play in such conditions, you have to understand the assistance and have field placements accordingly. We knew our bowlers could swing the ball both ways and hence had that kind of field,” Rohit said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

“Shikhar and me understand each other quite well” – Rohit Sharma

The job wasn’t done as the chase was still tricky in tough batting conditions but Rohit combined with Shikhar Dhawan to stitch an unbeaten 114-run partnership to help register India’s first-ever 10-wicket win against England in ODIs.

“Shikhar and me understand each other quite well, except for the first ball where there was that misjudgment. He is playing ODIs after a long time. We know what he brings to the table for us.”

“Experienced player and he has done well for us in the past in these conditions. The hook is a high-risk shot, I understand that, but as long as it comes out right, I am happy,” he also added.

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