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'We Were Ready To Get Bowled Out..,': Rohit Sharma On India's Bazball Approach In Kanpur Test

Team India beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets [Source: PTI]Team India beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets [Source: PTI]

India were willing to take the risk of being bowled for 100-odd in its bold push for a result in the weather-hit second Test against Bangladesh, said Rohit Sharma after the hosts pulled off a dramatic win here on October 1.

India managed to win the game comfortably on day five despite two full days were lost due to wet outfield at the Green Park Stadium, Kanpur. Even on Day 1, only 35 overs possible.

After bowling out Bangladesh for 233, India batted in T20 mode to smash 285 in 34.4 overs before declaring their first innings. Having lost two batters overnight, Bangladesh were bowled out in their second innings at stroke of lunch and India ended the game in the second session.

"Once we lost two and a half days, when we came on day 4 we wanted to get them out as quickly as possible and see what we can do with the bat. When they got bowled out for 230, it wasn't about the runs we get but the overs we got at them," said Rohit at the post-match presentation.

"To make a game out of it on that pitch was a superb effort. It was a risk we were willing to take because when you're trying to bat like that, you can be bundled out for a low score. But we were ready for it even if we got bowled out for 100-120," he said.

Rohit Sharma Praises Akash Deep For His Impressive Performance

It was India's record extending 18th series win in a row at home. Among the new players, Rohit was pleased by Akash Deep's relentless effort.

"He's been good (Akash Deep). Lot of domestic cricket he has played. When you come up through the ranks like that, there are a lot of overs in the legs. He has the quality and the skill. Good body as well - can bowl long spells. You have to make sure you prepare your bench strength," said the skipper.

Akash Deep performed admirably in the Kanpur Test, claiming two wickets in the first innings and one wicket in the second. He has shown exceptional accuracy in Test cricket so far and has generated good seam movement in Indian conditions which makes him a good asset going forward.

[PTI Inputs]