I was waiting for my chance, so that I could show my skill: Shami on the final over
Playing a World Cup against diverse teams at varied venues is a test of character. This isn’t a bilateral series where the rival is constant, the strengths obvious and the vulnerabilities very evident. A global tournament will have its share of oscillating fortunes and the fickle English weather adds to the enigma.
India’s joust against Afghanistan showed the multifaceted challenges that even a strong unit had to contend with in the heat of battle. Saturday’s game here at the Hampshire Bowl began with a slow rhythm, like a lullaby for a new-born. The Afghanistan spinners tied down the Men in Blue. The pitch wasn’t easy to bat, the ball gripped, there was appreciable turn and the Indian batsmen had to adjust to the slower pace.
Regal batting
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