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Sanjay Manjrekar Praises ‘New India’ For Fearless Approach In T20I Win
By CricShots - Jan 23, 2025 4:21 pm
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India delivered a commanding performance in the first T20I of the white-ball series against England, securing a seven-wicket victory. Batting first, England managed to post 132 runs on the board, with skipper Jos Buttler leading the charge. His 68-run knock off 44 balls was the standout performance in an otherwise underwhelming inning for the visitors.

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Team India dominated England in Kolkata

Chasing the modest target, India got off to a flying start, thanks to a blistering knock by opener Abhishek Sharma. The young southpaw smashed 79 runs off just 34 balls, helping India chase down the total in just 12.5 overs. His aggressive innings set the tone for India’s dominance, leaving England’s bowlers struggling for answers.

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Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised India’s fearless approach in the game. “Loving this from New India! No fear cricket. No fascination for individual 50s etc. Selfless cricketers are always dangerous in T20s. #INDvENGonJioStar,” Manjrekar tweeted, emphasizing the team’s collective mindset and aggressive gameplay.

 

Abhishek Sharma emerged as one of the stars of the match. Speaking at the post-match presentation, the 24-year-old credited the team’s supportive environment for his stellar performance. “I wanted to express myself. Special mention to the captain and coach for the freedom they’ve given us youngsters. It was a double-paced pitch, but the way our bowlers restricted them was incredible. I thought we’d be chasing 160-170. Sanju and I communicate a lot, and I enjoy batting alongside him,” Abhishek said.

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Reflecting on his approach, Abhishek added, “When I joined the India team, my plan was simple—play the way I played in the IPL. The environment here is exceptional; it allows you to express yourself, even from ball one. I prepared for their short-ball strategy, practicing my trigger movements before the match.”

India’s aggressive and selfless approach, embodied by players like Abhishek, highlights their intent to dominate the shortest format, setting the tone for the remainder of the series.