NEW DELHI: India spinner Varun Chakravarthy emphasized that the squad is still committed to its long-term objectives and plan in spite of the defeat. He believes there is still time to find a rhythm and try out various batting combinations with two games remaining in the series.
“We have to win two matches because we have to settle down a few more games and we have to test and try for other batsmen also,” Chakravarthy said in the post-match press conference.
He rejected claims that the toss was a major factor in the result, pointing out that India had won their last two chasing games in similar circumstances.
“Sir, I don’t think the toss went against us because that’s what we have done the last two matches and we won,” he explained.
Chakravarthy emphasized the unpredictable aspect of Twenty20 cricket, pointing out that outcomes might go either way.
“And that’s the nature of the game, sir. The last match also went close. We could have ended up losing, and this match we could have ended up winning,” he said.
He went on to defend India’s aggressive strategy, saying the team is dedicated to playing cricket in a bold manner.
“T20 is supposed to be aggressive. You can’t complain much, and it is a very result-oriented game. So, I get what you are trying to say, but this is how they have decided to play, and this is the brand of cricket the Indian team wants to play, and they are doing it well,” Chakravarthy concluded.