After struggling a 66-run loss within the first ODI of the three-match collection in opposition to India right here on the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, England skipper Eoin Morgan on Tuesday (March 23) defended his batsmen saying that he would have had an issue if the batsmen got out whereas playing defensive photographs. Jonny Bairstow might need performed a 94-run knock, however Indian bowlers got here again strongly handy hosts a 66-run victory within the first ODI.
With this win, India went 1-0 up within the three-match collection. Both groups will now lock horns within the second ODI on Friday (March 26). For the hosts, Prasidh Krishna returned with 4 wickets. England had been 135/0 at one stage, however Indian bowlers made a shocking comeback to bundle out England for 251 inside 43 overs.
“We made mistakes, India bowled well. For the majority of the game, we played really well. It is a shame we could not build on the bowling unit’s effort to restrict India to just 317 and our two fantastic openers, how they performed at the front, that is what happened,” England skipper Eoin Morgan stated on the post-match press convention.
“The wicket was outstanding, so when obviously Jonny and Jason established a partnership in the way they did when other players tried to play the same way, India bowled well and held their length. I think that’s evident in how the guys got out, all our guys were playing attacking shots. I think if we are all getting out playing defensive shots then it would be the issue,” stated Morgan throughout a digital press convention.
Asked whether or not his facet missed somebody like Joe Root within the batting lineup, Morgan stated: “Joe is world-class, particularly at number three spot for us. His role is such an important one for us. Him missing out leaves a massive hole, but he needs rest and he needs to spend time with his family.”
During the match, Sam Billings sprained his collar bone joint whereas fielding and skipper Morgan break up the webbing between his proper thumb and index finger whereas fielding.
“We are going to attend 48 hours and see how my damage is. I break up my webbing. Obviously, Sam Billings had successful on his collar bone, we are going to see and we are going to give as a lot time it’s wanted to hopefully be accessible for Friday. I believe there are two completely different situations. When you have got a break up webbing, fielding is a priority.
“We are going to give a majority of our players a chance to play this format. It has been a vehicle to grow our squad, so there will be opportunities for guys coming in. I haven’t spoken with Sam regarding injury hampering his batting. In my case, it is never going to be 100 per cent. It is not like that I cannot hold the bat,” he added.
Asked about cementing England’s No. 1 rating in ODI format, Morgan stated: “It is not about cementing the No. 1 spot. It is about building a group of players that will hopefully bring something of quality in a World Cup. If you talk about motivation and determination, it goes hand in hand. Sometimes people learn how much quality you have to produce in an international match to win.”
Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan (98) and Virat Kohli (56) might need set the platform on the prime, however it was KL Rahul (62 not out) and Krunal Pandya’s (58 not out) blitz ultimately that propelled India’s rating to 317/5. The duo added 111 of their 112 runs within the final 9 overs as they despatched the English bowlers on a leather-based hunt.
