Kolkata, November 22, : , After India’s comprehensive win over New Zealand in the 3-0 series, Rahul Dravid, head coach, said that he was impressed by his team’s performances but that they need to stay on the ground.He also stressed the importance of being realistic and accepting the result. Rohit Sharma’s remarkable fifty, and Axar Patel’s clinical bowling (3/9) led India to victory by 73 runs over New Zealand.This result gave India a clean sweep of the series at Eden Gardens.
After the victory, Team India’s head coach stated that New Zealand arrived in India right after the World Cup final defeat and it was difficult for them to have back-to-back games.
It was an excellent series win.The series was a great success for everyone.It’s a great feeling to begin well.However, we are realistic.It is important to remain grounded and realistic in our expectations of this victory.It was not easy for NZ, who had to face a World Cup final before coming back three days later and playing three matches in six days.This wasn’t going to be an easy task,” Dravid stated during the post-match presentation.
We find this interesting from our point of view, but we must learn from it and continue to move on.He said that it’s going to be a difficult journey over the next 10 month and there will be many ups as well as downs.
He also said that India’s success in the series is due to the positive impact of the emerging young players.
It’s really been gratifying to watch some young men succeed.Some of the younger boys have had the chance to play cricket again, while some of the more skilled players took a break.He said that he had seen some of the available skills and would continue to build them as we go forward.”
Dravid said that regular players will make the team stronger.He said that it is great to have several options.
It will make our side even stronger with some of our former players returning in.It’s great to know that there are options.We can match and mix, look at players from different locations.He said that it would be a long and difficult season until the next WC.
There are many games, so it is important to play with some players.Also be realistic about how much cricket you can afford.
He said that it was nice to see players step up and succeed at this level.
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