India vs New Zealand: ‘We don't talk about rankings,’ Rohit Sharma puts emphasis on doing right things

Jan 25, 2023 - 00:30

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India vs New Zealand: ‘We don't talk about rankings,’ Rohit Sharma puts emphasis on doing right things

India swept away the existing number one ranked ODI side New Zealand in the three-match ODI series and gained the position for themselves after winning by 90 runs in the final ODI in Indore on Tuesday.

Skipper Rohit Sharma was eloquent about the team’s performance at the post-match presentation ceremony after the team whitewashed another opponent over a span of two weeks. “In the last six games, we’ve done most things right in ODIs. We’re consistent in our approach with the bat and ball. Without Siraj and Shami, we wanted to give opportunities to other guys on the bench.”

Rohit also spoke of giving chances to players who had missed out in the first two ODIs and hanging in more with someone like Kuldeep Yadav.

“We wanted to bring Chahal and Umran in the mix, put them under pressure. We had runs on the board, but on this kind of ground, no total is safe. We, however, stuck to the plans, and held our nerves.

“Shardul has been doing this for a while, so some people call him ‘Magician’. Every time I’ve given Kuldeep the ball, he brings wickets. Just need to give him more games under his belt, because wrist spinners get better as they play more.”