In his first game of the five-match series, Arshdeep was named Player of the Match for his spell of 3-35 that kept Australia to 186\/6, which India chased down with nine balls to spare. \u201cI\u2019ve just been working on my process, trusting my skills, and executing the plans I\u2019ve practised. It feels great to contribute when I get the chance.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYes (enjoying bowling to aggressive batters), definitely. When someone is coming hard at you, there\u2019s always a chance to pick up wickets, and when someone like Bumrah is bowling from the other end, batters often take more risks against me, that gives me wicket-taking opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI just try to enjoy my bowling and keep my plans simple. No matter the situation - powerplay or death - I just focus on execution and stick to what I\u2019ve practised,\u201d said Arshdeep in the post-match presentation ceremony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh admitted his side fell short with the bat and praised India\u2019s bowling effort led by Arshdeep\u2019s three-fer. \u201cWe were probably 20 runs short. Credit to India - they bowled really well. We gave it our best in the field, but they deserved the win.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI just try to enjoy my bowling and keep my plans simple. No matter the situation - powerplay or death - I just focus on execution and stick to what I\u2019ve practised,\u201d said Arshdeep in the post-match presentation ceremony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Marsh also provided an update on Glenn Maxwell\u2019s fitness, who is in the squad after recovering from a wrist injury. \u201cHe was close (to playing) today but not quite ready. Hopefully he\u2019ll be fit and available for Thursday. He\u2019s such an experienced T20 campaigner - we\u2019d love to have him back.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n