SA vs IND: Captain Rahul praises combat in inexperienced India ODI facet after collection win

India’s inexperienced squad confirmed guts and loads of combat to assert a 2-1 one-day worldwide collection victory in South Africa on Thursday because the younger gamers revelled within the alternative handed to them, captain KL Rahul stated.

India accomplished a 76-run victory within the third and deciding match of the collection in Paarl, boosted by a wonderful 108 from Sanju Samson as he was one of many few to grasp the sluggish wicket.

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Both sides rested key gamers with a two-test collection beginning on Tuesday. India particularly gave a number of inexperienced gamers a run.

“It was good to see what everyone did, they showed fight through of the series,” Rahul stated. “A few of them were nervous to start off, so I just let them be to get used to international cricket and the pressure.”

“I am very happy for Sanju, he has been a great performer in the IPL (Indian Premier League) and unfortunately has not had enough chances near the top of the order for various reasons.”

“There are so many world-class players in India that are settled at the top of the order.”

Sanju Samson of India celebrates after scoring a century in the course of the third One Day International match between South Africa and India at Boland Park on December 21, 2023 in Paarl.
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Rahul, who featured within the World Cup closing loss on dwelling soil in opposition to Australia final month, stated it’s good to have the ability to play with a smile once more.

“We had a disappointing result in the World Cup final and I had some time off. It was nice to get back on the cricket field and to be part of this group, putting up good performances.”

“My message (to the players) is always to enjoy the game and each situation. Give your best and don’t worry so much about the result.”

“It is a young group. They have played a lot of cricket but not at international level.”

Seamer Arshdeep Singh was named participant of the collection after taking 10 wickets.

“The IPL has been a very good platform for us youngsters, there isn’t a big gap between IPL and international cricket,” Singh stated.

“You understand the mindset of international cricketers and it helps. We are all loving the chances we’ve got. We’d love to give our all in the future and do well.”