Did not wish to run him out like that: Rohit on Shanaka

India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday stated he didn’t need Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka ‘Mankaded’ after the batter had backed up too far on method to a gallant hundred within the first ODI right here on Tuesday.

Riding Virat Kohli’s 73rd worldwide hundred and half-centuries from Rohit and Shubman Gill, India posted an imposing 373 for seven after being requested to bat first.

Sri Lanka have been by no means within the hunt after dropping half their facet for 161, however Shanaka (108 not out off 88 balls) stood tall amid the ruins together with his combating knock.

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However, he wouldn’t have reached the landmark had it not been for Rohit’s intervention. He withdrew an enchantment for run out on the non-striker’s finish by Mohammed Shami after the batter had left the crease, giving Shanaka a possibility to finish his century.

“I had no idea Shami did that (run-out), he (Shanaka) was batting on 98. The way he batted was brilliant, we cannot get him out like that. Not something that we thought off, hats off to him, he played really well,” Rohit stated on the post-match presentation ceremony.

After the batters’ tremendous performances, pace retailers Umran Malik (3/57) and Mohammed Siraj (2/30) put the icing on the cake in a lopsided sport, although Rohit stated India may have bowled higher as a crew.

“We began off rather well and to get that complete was an incredible effort from all of the batters. The platform was set to return out and play freely. I assumed we may’ve bowled barely higher, however don’t wish to be too essential of it though the dew was not a lot.

“We bowled well as a unit and if you want to win games like this, everyone has to come to the party. There are some areas we need to look at as a group and again it’s a team sport.” Man of the Match Kohli, who struck 12 fours and a six in his 87-ball 113, stated one has to play each sport as whether it is his final outing.

“I don’t think there was anything different. My preparation and intent always remain the same. I thought I was hitting the ball nicely. It was close to the template I play with, I understood we needed an extra 25-30 runs,” Kohli stated.

“I attempted to know the situations within the second half. Tried to get a cushty complete for us on the board. The one factor I learnt was desperation doesn’t get you wherever. You don’t have to complicate issues. You go on the market and play with none concern, I can’t maintain on to issues.

“You have to play for the right reasons and almost play every game like it’s your last and just be happy about it. The game is going to move on. I am not going to play forever, I am in a happy space and enjoying my time playing.” Thanks to their skipper’s knock, the Sri Lankans ended at 306 for eight in 50 overs. Shanaka stated his new ball bowlers weren’t up to speed.

“I think the start their openers gave, we didn’t use the new ball well, unlike their bowlers who got it to swing. We did have a plan, but the bowler’s didn’t execute the basics right,” Shanaka stated.

“We didn’t use variations during the first 10 overs. (With the bat) I think I’m doing the basics well, I think I should bat higher in the T20Is, but the team needs me to bat at 6 with Bhanuka at 5.”