Although India misplaced the chance to win the collection, captain Rohit Sharma, who was dismissed for low scores in each innings, predicted that his workforce would rally and return stronger.
Since South Africa is the one nation the place India haven’t gained a Check collection, the quick journey there was nicknamed the ‘ultimate frontier.’ Nonetheless, they’re unable to attain so presently.
“Actually, look, we’re not ok to win this match,” stated Rohit, whose aspect was dismissed for 131 of their second innings on the third day.
“I assumed we received respectable runs on the board on that observe within the first innings, KL Rahul did brilliantly to get us that century. However then we failed to take advantage of the situations with the ball.
“Then once more, we did not present up with the bat as we speak as effectively. Our batting was poor within the second innings. If you wish to win take a look at matches, you have to come collectively collectively. However we failed to do this.”
Rohit additionally singled out Virat Kohli‘s second innings knock as he scored 76 of the Indian runs as a one-man bulwark with wickets tumbling throughout him.
“Once you lose a recreation in three days, there’s not loads of positives however like I discussed, the best way KL Rahul batted within the first innings confirmed loads of us what you should do on that form of pitch. Numerous our bowlers have not been right here earlier than, they’re nonetheless studying. So I do not wish to be too crucial of them.
“We’ll regroup, and we’ll combat again,” Rohit stated.
India have by no means gained a Check at Newlands, the place the second Check begins subsequent Wednesday.
“It is essential for us to regroup as shortly as we will. It is robust to take a loss like this. However as sportsmen, all of us undergo these sorts of instances, and you should choose yourselves up, prepare for the subsequent problem, which is in entrance of you,” he added.
(With Reuters inputs)
