After handing Afghanistan a crushing 66-run defeat, India's remote mathematical chances are a tad-bit stronger now and skipper Virat Kohli feels R Ashwin had a very important role to play in it. The star bowler who played the T20 format after a 4 year-long break, was one of the leading characters in India's winning script. Ashwin took 2 wickets giving away just 14 runs.
Calling him the biggest positive, the skipper in his post-match conference revealed that for his return, Ashwin has worked really hard. He showed his rhythm and control in the IPL as well, he is a wicket-taker and a smart bowler, Kohli added.
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Talking about the 2 horrid shows against New Zealand and Pakistan, Rohit Sharma blamed it on poor decision-making. Decision-making sometimes can be a problem and that is what exactly happens in the first 2 games, said Rohit.
India's run-rate reached the positive mark after the 66 run defeat, but they still have very slim chances of qualifying in the semis this season. Virat's men next face Scotland on Friday.