\u201cToday was pretty simple, the way they were coming out at us without any reason, I did not like it at all. That's why I went after them. I wanted to deliver for the team,\u201d he said in the post-match presentation ceremony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his 105-run opening stand with Shubman Gill, Abhishek said, \u201cWe have been playing since school days, we enjoy each other's company, we thought we would do it, and today was the day. The way he was giving it back, I really enjoyed it.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Abhishek credited the Indian team environment for his good performance in Sunday\u2019s game. \u201cIf you see someone playing like this, it's because the team supports me and they back me. That's the intent I show, and I'm practicing really hard, and if it's my day, I'm gonna win it for my team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the collective effort and composure shown by the side, especially after a shaky first ten overs with the ball. \u201cThe way the boys are stepping up in every game is making my job very easy. The boys showed a lot of character. They were calm after the first 10 overs (of India's bowling innings). After drinks, I told them the game starts now.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also backed Jasprit Bumrah to come good in future games after having an off day with the ball. \u201cThat's fine, he's not a robot, he will have a bad day someday.\u201d He also credited Shivam Dube for turning the tide and lauded the opening pair\u2019s chemistry. \u201cDube bailed us out of the situation. They complement each other really well (Abhishek and Gill). It's like a fire and ice combination.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the fielding front, where India dropped four catches in a sloppy performance, Suryakumar said, \u201cAfter the first innings, our fielding coach, T Dilip, has emailed all players who had butter fingers today.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan skipper Salman Agha admitted the game slipped away during the Power-play and rued the missed opportunities. \u201cWe are yet to play a perfect game, but we are getting there. A great game, but in the Power-play, they took the game away from us.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On the fielding front, where India dropped four catches in a sloppy performance, Suryakumar said, \u201cAfter the first innings, our fielding coach, T Dilip, has emailed all players who had butter fingers today.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the defeat, Salman remains optimistic about Pakistan winning their next few games. \u201cThere's a lot of positives - the way Fakhar batted, Farhan batted, and Harry bowled. Looking forward to the next game against Sri Lanka.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n