England put on a magnificent display that paid off handsomely as they won the opening Test match by a margin of 28 runs, securing a vital 1-0 lead in the five-match series. But the Indian captain Rohit Sharma didn’t have a good game, blaming the loss on their collective incompetence.
Since cricket was played over four days, it is difficult to determine what went wrong. But outstanding batting, perhaps among the best I’ve ever seen an overseas batter do in Indian conditions. Ollie Pope executed a masterful knock. However, it’s clear that we didn’t bat well enough to reach the score, Rohit remarked at the post match’s presentation.
“I felt that we weren’t brave enough or able to display character when we were up against a wall. We were willing to take a chance. With the bat, we didn’t take any chances. However, that is possible. I hope guys can take some lessons from the first game in the series.
Ollie Pope, an England batsman, was praised by Rohit Sharma once more for his unwavering determination in producing a breathtaking 196-run innings that laid the groundwork for England’s victory.
“You need to remove your hat and give Ollie Pope a hearty “well played.”. That was a really hard hit, Rohit remarked. In response to a question about whether India’s bowling attack was still the reason for their loss, Rohit disagreed and supported it. “I went to look at our bowling locations, and I felt like we bowled in the appropriate spots. After the day is over, you evaluate: what went well?
