India skipper Hardik Pandya on Tuesday made it clear that his staff will proceed to play with seven batters as he doesn’t wish to compromise on the bowling entrance.
India’s lengthy tail was questioned after the loss within the first two video games of the five-match sequence towards West Indies.
Speaking after India’s seven-wicket win within the third T20, Hardik mentioned seven batting choices are sufficient within the taking part in eleven.
“As a group, we have decided to bat with seven batters, and we have to take responsibility, like it happened today if the batters score runs then you don’t need someone at number eight,” mentioned the skipper.
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Hardik additionally heaped reward on his deputy Suryakumar Yadav for his match-winning 83 off 44 balls.
“As Surya mentioned, they (SKY and Tilak Varma) play together and spend time together, good to have someone like SKY in the team, and when he takes responsibility it sends a message to the others,” mentioned Hardik.
Tilak Varma, taking part in his debut sequence, remained unbeaten on 49 off 37 balls as India chased down 160 with 13 balls to spare.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com