XtraTime Web Desk: India skipper Virat Kohli feels that the batsmen should keep deliver to back the good bowling of the fast bowlers and spinners. In this series, the batsmen also produced good show beside the bowlers which is a pleasing thing for Kohli ahead of Australia tour.
“I’m really happy to see these guys fit and hungry. It’s up to the batsmen to do the rest of the job. I think this game was tougher for the batsmen. This first innings was more challenging than the last one (in Rajkot),” said Kohli after the match.
The Men in Blue were in a bit pressure while batting in the first innings of the second test, but young Rishabh Pant and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane steadied the ship with a 152-run stand.
“Jinx (Rahane) has been batting really well, he got runs in Nottingham and we won the Test. He wanted runs under the belt. His partnership with Pant is something we want to see more of,” said Kohli.
Kohli is very happy with the performance of Umesh Yadav also who has taken 10 wickets in this match to take the hosts to victory.
“If you look at the three new guys (Vihari in England, Shaw and Pant) who’ve come in, they’ve grabbed their opportunities. I think all these things are a big positive. But from this Test I want to single out Umesh.
“Shardul broke down and to take ten wickets is great. It was an outstanding performance. We’re all happy for him. I think it’s a great luxury to have (several seamers). We have a headache to choose out of so many good quality bowlers. That’s a better position to be in than looking for bowlers,” added the skipper.