Shardul completed the ODI sequence in opposition to the West Indies as probably the most profitable bowler choosing up eight wickets from three video games with a greatest bowling figures of 4/37 within the decider.
“With World Cup coming up every game that you play is going to be important from the team’s perspective. In batting, bowling and fielding departments, you are going to judge yourself, you are going to score some marks for yourself.
“Also the staff administration will likely be taking a look at you, there will likely be few gamers who will likely be taking a look at choice as nicely. For us individually additionally all video games that we play earlier than the World Cup are necessary,” Shardul said.
Even though the seam-bowling all-rounder prefers to keep “contributing” rather than concentrating on securing his spot, Shardul has made a compelling case for inclusion in India’s World Cup squad.
India will host the ODI World Cup from October 5 to November 19, and the team management wants to provide players with opportunities to secure their spots before the marquee event.
“I’m joyful to have picked up eight wickets on this sequence. As a cricketer we await this chance for years, generally you carry out, generally not.
“Whichever series I play that always boost my confidence because I am only adding experience to my career,” Shardul mentioned after the match.
“I never think that I have to play to seal my spot because I can’t play with that mentality and I am not that type of player.
“If I’m not picked within the World Cup squad it is their name, I can’t do a lot about it. I all the time attempt to carry out for the staff and play based on the state of affairs of a match.”
Shardul, a lower-order right-arm seamer, believes he has a part to play, which is why he has been a fixture in the ODI team for the past two years.
“I believe I did not play one one-day sequence, I imply I used to be not a part of the staff within the sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka at house. I do not know why I wasn’t picked then however I’ve been a part of all different ODI sequence within the final 2 years.
“I think the team expects something from me so I have been kept in the team. Whenever I get a chance to play, I feel the team has confidence in me so they gave me the chance to play,” he mentioned.
“If you look in the last few years we tend to play with a deep batting line-up, so as an all-rounder who bats lower down the order, my job also becomes important. That role is very crucial.
“Whenever I get a chance I attempt to contribute to the staff’s success whether or not it is with bat, ball or in fielding. At the tip of the day I must be joyful that I’ve made an effort, my performances must be impactful whichever division it’s,” he added.
After India’s victory in the series decider, Shardul lauded the team’s overall effort and singled out Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill for their batting prowess.
“In the final match, as a bunch, we had determined that we are going to bat first and problem ourselves how a lot we are able to rating batting first after which defend that rating. It did not materialise within the final match however, in as we speak’s match, we put up a great rating.
“Shubman and Ishan batted very well in powerplay. They gave us a strong start and that’s why we can put on a big score,” mentioned the bowler, who can also be known as ‘Palghar Express’.
“We expected a strong fight from West Indies but Mukesh Kumar (3/30) bowled a fine opening spell with the new ball. The first three wickets were crucial. We bowled as a unit.”
Yuzvendra Chahal did not play a single match within the tour to date, however Shardul believes the leg-spinner is a confirmed performer.
“Chahal is a very good player, he has performed for years and proved himself. But whether to play him or not is the management’s decision.
“The kind of participant he’s each time he’ll play he’ll carry out. He picks up wickets in each match that he performs. I do not assume he will likely be demoralised by not enjoying one sequence,” he said.
The T20 leg of the tour will start on Thursday.
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com