Rahul, who scored 82 in India’s first innings, said the team did not want to waste time by delaying the game. Because they knew a big shower was coming, with the rain arriving just five minutes after their 165-run victory in Galle, india vice-captain KL Rahul said the visitors were determined to push for a result against Sri Lanka.
Speaking to broadcaster SonyLiv, Rahul said the weather played a part in India’s approach on the final day. “We knew one big shower was going to come and we didn’t want to delay the game,” Rahul said.
“Fast bowlers took wickets too,” he said. “Through the day, we wanted to put the ball in the right areas,” Rahul said. The India vice-captain said the breakthrough was always likely to bring further wickets.
“We knew the new ball was going to come and if we couldn’t get wickets, we knew the new ball was our chance. India’s focus was to maintain discipline rather than panic when Sri Lanka’s batters scored runs. “We know the opposition had good batters and they’re also allowed to score runs.
