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Nothing going our way, admits Dhoni
Southampton: A downcast Indian captain MS Dhoni has admitted that while the team is not just going through the motions, nothing really has come together for the side on this tour of England.
India lost the rain-curtailed, 23-over-a-side second ODI by seven wickets at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday as England chased down the stiff target of 188 for the loss of three wickets, with their skipper Alastair Cook remaining unbeaten on 80. This is India's sixth straight loss in the series after a 4-0 whitewash in the Test matches, and the loss of in the lone T20. The first ODI between the two sides on Saturday was washed out.
"It was a tough day. I think we batted well to put almost 190 on the board. The powerplay overs were really crucial when we were trying to defend. Nothing really went our way," Dhoni said after the game.
"A bit of improvement is needed in the bowling department. We only have our specialist bowlers left, and we're not really comfortable playing without the extra batsman and five bowlers. We're not just going through the motions, but nothing has really worked for us," he added.
Dhoni once again rued the injuries that have had a disastrous effect on his team's performances.
"Injuries have been a big concern. We have lost nine players and almost of them feature in the first eleven."
The injury nightmare, however, wouldn't extend to young Ajinkya Rahane who batted with a runner during his knock of 54 on Tuesday.
"He felt a twist in his leg while turning. It's a bit of inflammation but as of now, he wouldn't miss the next game."
Meanwhile, Cook who picked up the man of the match award for his unbeaten knock of 80 off 60 deliveries said, "This was one of the best pitches I've played on in a while. Everything suggested it would do a bit, but it skidded onto the bat nicely, especially under the lights. It was very hard fielding in these conditions, but all in all we had a good day in the field."
The England captain also praised team's premier spinner Graeme Swann, who took three wickets for 33 in five overs.
"Swanny's No1 in the world and on a non-turning wicket, especially with a wet ball, to take the wickets he did was an outstanding effort," said Cook.
Chasing an imposing total of 188, Cook and his opening partner, Craig Keiswetter, took England off to a flying start. They put on 67 for the first wicket in just six overs. Ian Bell and Ravi Bopara, then, strung useful stands with their skipper.
"Craig played brilliantly at the top of the order and left us just having to milk it to get there," added Cook.
Source: Cricnext
Southampton: A downcast Indian captain MS Dhoni has admitted that while the team is not just going through the motions, nothing really has come together for the side on this tour of England.
India lost the rain-curtailed, 23-over-a-side second ODI by seven wickets at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday as England chased down the stiff target of 188 for the loss of three wickets, with their skipper Alastair Cook remaining unbeaten on 80. This is India's sixth straight loss in the series after a 4-0 whitewash in the Test matches, and the loss of in the lone T20. The first ODI between the two sides on Saturday was washed out.
"It was a tough day. I think we batted well to put almost 190 on the board. The powerplay overs were really crucial when we were trying to defend. Nothing really went our way," Dhoni said after the game.
"A bit of improvement is needed in the bowling department. We only have our specialist bowlers left, and we're not really comfortable playing without the extra batsman and five bowlers. We're not just going through the motions, but nothing has really worked for us," he added.
Dhoni once again rued the injuries that have had a disastrous effect on his team's performances.
"Injuries have been a big concern. We have lost nine players and almost of them feature in the first eleven."
The injury nightmare, however, wouldn't extend to young Ajinkya Rahane who batted with a runner during his knock of 54 on Tuesday.
"He felt a twist in his leg while turning. It's a bit of inflammation but as of now, he wouldn't miss the next game."
Meanwhile, Cook who picked up the man of the match award for his unbeaten knock of 80 off 60 deliveries said, "This was one of the best pitches I've played on in a while. Everything suggested it would do a bit, but it skidded onto the bat nicely, especially under the lights. It was very hard fielding in these conditions, but all in all we had a good day in the field."
The England captain also praised team's premier spinner Graeme Swann, who took three wickets for 33 in five overs.
"Swanny's No1 in the world and on a non-turning wicket, especially with a wet ball, to take the wickets he did was an outstanding effort," said Cook.
Chasing an imposing total of 188, Cook and his opening partner, Craig Keiswetter, took England off to a flying start. They put on 67 for the first wicket in just six overs. Ian Bell and Ravi Bopara, then, strung useful stands with their skipper.
"Craig played brilliantly at the top of the order and left us just having to milk it to get there," added Cook.
Source: Cricnext
Morgan ruled out of one-day series
Eoin Morgan has been ruled out of the remainder of the one-day series against India due to the recurrence of a shoulder injury he first suffered on the Ashes tour after he felt "acute" pain during the Twenty20 international at Old Trafford last week.
Due to the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street being abandoned seven overs into England's innings Morgan hasn't batted again since the Twenty20 although did spend fifty overs in the field in Durham. As yet there is no time frame or clear outline for Morgan's treatment and that will be determined after he is assessed next week.
However, it would appear unlikely that he will be available for the two Twenty20 internationals against West Indies, at The Oval, later this month and, depending on the seriousness of the problem, may be a doubt for the one-day tour of India in October. England aren't going to name a replacement player with means a chance for Ravi Bopara in the middle order.
Source:Cricinfo
Eoin Morgan has been ruled out of the remainder of the one-day series against India due to the recurrence of a shoulder injury he first suffered on the Ashes tour after he felt "acute" pain during the Twenty20 international at Old Trafford last week.
Due to the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street being abandoned seven overs into England's innings Morgan hasn't batted again since the Twenty20 although did spend fifty overs in the field in Durham. As yet there is no time frame or clear outline for Morgan's treatment and that will be determined after he is assessed next week.
However, it would appear unlikely that he will be available for the two Twenty20 internationals against West Indies, at The Oval, later this month and, depending on the seriousness of the problem, may be a doubt for the one-day tour of India in October. England aren't going to name a replacement player with means a chance for Ravi Bopara in the middle order.
Source:Cricinfo
