Mahendra Singh Dhoni happy with team performance in Sri Lanka - Cricket News Update
Indian skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758, where after lifting the One Day International (ODI) series by 4-1, the visitors beat the hosts in the only T20I match of the tour by 39 runs on Tuesday, August 07, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Commemorating the boys, the Indian captain said, “Overall we were really good. The ball was swinging till the 20th over so not easy to slog. We thought we were 15 short. Our strength is having the 7th batsman in the side.”
After being put into bat, India smacked a small total of 155, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 stealing the show by smashing a brilliant knock of 68 runs, and was later named as the Player of the Series.
While the Indian skipper stayed unbeaten on 16 runs, as India geared up to humble the hosts in the shortest version of the game.
With an easy total at hand, Sri Lankan were rooted to win the game, however, Indian bowlers pulled off a resounding performance by restricting the opposition on a tally of 116.
Left-handed pacer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Allan-Robert-Border-c43726 Dinda took four in three overs.
“Our bowling coach has been keeping a good eye on us. God has been kind to me. I want to continue my good form," said Pathan in the post-match ceremony.
Meanwhile, talking about the wickets in Sri Lanka, the Indian skipper said, “The wickets have changed here. When I first came here the ball used to stop a lot. But now the pitches have been relaid.”
Dhoni insisted that his bowlers and batsmen played well against the Lankans, due to which the home team had to suffer defeat.
These recent wins have come after India received heavy criticism for underperforming abroad, calling for an immediate sacking of players who had failed to prosper in the tours of England and Australia.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, where the Dhoni XI failed to win a single match.
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