Team India’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said that it could be a blessing in disguise for them as the fourth T20I against the West Indies on Saturday is a do-or-die situation for them. India made a stunning comeback in the series when they beat the hosts by seven wickets in Guyana and ensured that the series stays alive as well.
Speaking to reporters, Mhambrey said: “Looking at the way we have played that, firstly we know that we have skills to take it forward. With the ability that we have right now in all departments, we tick all the right boxes. So, looking at how we played the last game, it’s only one way forward from here, and that is up and forward. Sometimes, it’s nice to have situations where you have no option but just to bring your A-game to the table, and that’s what you look at.”
Mhambrey further added that the mood in the camp was still upbeat despite losing the first two games in the T20I series. He opined on how competitive the team were in both games.
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The bowling coach said: “I’m extremely happy with the way we fought back. In the first two games, I don’t think were far too behind. We had the opportunities but unfortunately, we couldn’t seize them.”Had we done that, the results would have been different. So, I’m not worried in that way. We were very much on track, just a couple of instances we lost and couldn’t seize (the win).”
Team India’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey opined the bowling ability that youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma bring to the table and has claimed that the Indian team will look to make the most of it. Mhambrey was the coach of the Indian U19 team that reached the 2020 U19 World Cup Final, where both Jaiswal and Tilak had shown their bowling abilities as well. The bowling coach feels they need a bit of polishing and they will soon get a chance to showcase their skills with the ball in hand.
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“When you have someone who can chip in, it is nice. I have seen Tilak and Yashasvi bowl since U19 days. They are capable of being good bowlers. They can work on it at this level. When you got options like these, it is nice to have them. We will see them bowl soon hopefully, we are working on it. It will take time. Soon, we will see them bowling an over at least. India’s bowling coach on the execution of plans in Florida
Paras Mhambrey feels the fourth and the fifth T20Is to be played in Florida could be high-scoring encounters. However, he wants the bowlers to be prepared for getting hit and explained the importance of execution of plans. This format is such that batters are going to come after you, especially on a wicket like this. It is important to have discipline. It is important to decide on plans, the execution becomes really important. If you focus on it, you are giving yourself the best chance to be successful,” he concluded.
