Now, opener Shikhar Dhawan has come out with an explanation for not allowing Venkatesh Iyer to bowl an over. Dhawan’s bizarre explanation was that Venkatesh was not tested because India’s spin bowlers excelled.
‘India did not ask for Venkatesh’s bowling as India’s spin bowlers excelled. The spin was getting a good turn. The fast bowlers were also excellent. The wickets could not fall in the middle overs. This time we thought of bringing back the key bowlers and taking wickets to break the tie. But they could not, ”Dhawan said.
‘We have to look at the situation of the match and play. The performance of the team should be given priority over the performance of the individual. How well you understand the competition is also important. That’s what the team needs to focus on when the team needs it. We have to show maturity based on experience, ”Dhawan said.
Meanwhile, South Africa’s medium pacer Antili Felukuo took two wickets. But despite Venkatesh’s presence, captain Rahul did not have faith in his bowling. Rahul wanted to move forward with confidence in only five specialist bowlers. Had Venkatesh been tested effectively in the middle overs, it would have been possible to break the South African alliance at times.
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