Arshdeep Singh:<\/b> India pacer Arshdeep Singh admitted that his side became \u201ca little greedy\u201d while trying to force a breakthrough during New Zealand\u2019s late fightback in the first ODI at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, despite having dominated much of the hosts\u2019 innings with the ball.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India bowled New Zealand out for 185 in 40.2 overs after opting to field, with Arshdeep leading the attack with four wickets. Gurnoor Brar claimed three scalps, while Anshul Kamboj picked up two as the hosts struggled to build substantial partnerships.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Blair Tickner and Jacob Duffy offered late resistance after New Zealand slipped to 146\/8. Tickner struck four sixes in his 23-ball 34, including three in a costly 38th over against Arshdeep, as the pair helped take the total to 185.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on that passage of play, Arshdeep felt India had moved away from the discipline that had served them well throughout the innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019d say we were being a little greedy and just trying to purchase the wicket. We just need to back what we were doing the whole innings, and the wicket would have come. But we were a little greedy at the end,\u201d Arshdeep told the broadcasters after the first innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The left-arm pacer, who finished with figures of 4-70, said the conditions in Auckland offered encouraging assistance after India\u2019s recent outings in the subcontinent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLoving the weather here and there is good purchase off the surface. After coming from the subcontinent, when you get some life in the wickets, it\u2019s always a pleasure to bowl here. And yeah, the wind is helping as well,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arshdeep\u2019s success also came through India\u2019s willingness to exploit the bounce with short-pitched deliveries, an approach that troubled several New Zealand batters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI felt like there was something in the wicket, so we were just trying to hit the seam hard and try to get purchase off the surface. And they were trying some shots of that length, so we got the wickets,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked about his favourite dismissal, Arshdeep offered a playful response, while revealing the personal story behind his celebration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cFavourite one would have been the fifth one, which I didn\u2019t get. So I\u2019m still searching for one. That\u2019s (celebration) for my girlfriend. We do these dance steps when we\u2019re out walking or something like that. Whenever the mood is a little low, we cheer each other up with that celebration. So this was for her.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Asked about his favourite dismissal, Arshdeep offered a playful response, while revealing the personal story behind his celebration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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