Ravi Shastri was welcomed with a loud cheer within the dressing room after fielding coach T Dilip introduced that former India coach will hand out the best fielding award to Rishabh Pant, who plucked three essential catches and scored a useful 42 off 31 balls.
The second Ravi Shastri entered the room Crew India’s vice-captain Hardik Pandya stated: “Do line bolna hoga (You must give a small speech).”
Shastri acknowledged and stated: “I’ll.”
“I had tears in my eyes once I examine his accident,” Shastri stated whereas pointing in the direction of Pant.
“It was even worse once I noticed him within the hospital. For him to comeback from there and be again within the A zone and taking part in one of many largest sport India vs Pakistan was so heartwarming,” he continued.
Former India coach additionally lauded Pant’s wicketkeeping expertise throughout India’s six-run win over Pakistan in New York on Sunday.
“Your batting, everyone knew what you’re able to, the X issue you have got however your wicketkeeping and the vary of motion that you’ve got so shortly again after the operation is a tribute to how a lot you have got labored onerous.
“Not only for your self, it’s an inspiration to thousands and thousands across the globe that from adversity from the jaws of dying you may snatch a win as properly. Nicely achieved, incredible sustain the great work and hold going.”
After bowling India out for 119 in 19 overs, Pakistan was restricted to 113-7 in 20 overs within the low-scoring thriller.
“It was a typical India-Pakistan sport, the place the pendulum swinged from one facet to different. Its a sport that put everybody on the sting not simply within the dug out or within the dressing room. Ultimately it’s the group that seizes the massive second, maintain their nerves they arrive out on high,” stated Shastri.
India will tackle event’s co-host USA on Wednesday, whereas Pakistan will lock horns towards Canada on Tuesday.
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