'We should have got that one run' - Disappointed Rohit Sharma reacts to dramatic tie against Sri Lanka in first ODI

India were on the verge of picking up a win against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the series in Colombo. The visitors needed just one run in 15 balls and Shivam Dube was on strike, who failed to finish it off. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka trapped Dube, who was bamboozled as the ball went to hit his pads. The on-field umpire gave not-out but a review was taken, which sent Dube back to the pavilion.

Arshdeep Singh replaced him in the middle who too was trapped by Asalanka. The youngster tried to sweep but the ball went onto his leg. The umpire raised his finger immediately and Sri Lanka players were elated after pulling off a draw. India captain Rohit Sharma meanwhile was disappointed and believed that they should have chased it down. Chasing 231 runs, the captain made 58 runs and gave the team a good start but there wasn’t any significant contribution from the middle-order batters, which led to the draw.

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After the game, Rohit stated that the score was gettable and the players batted well in patches. He was happy with the effort that was put in by the players but was equally disappointed for not being able to cross the finishing line.

“The score was gettable, just that you had to bat well to get there. We batted well in patches. Disappointed to not get 1 run with 14 balls, but won't read (into it) too much. The bite was there at the start and then the ball became softer as the seam wore off. It was not a game where you can play your shots, [you] had to apply yourself and dig in. Proud of how we fought, it was important to hold our nerve. But we should have got that one run,” Rohit said in the post-match presentation. 

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The second ODI of the series will be played on August 4 at the same venue. India is unlikely to make any changes but may look forward to settling its middle order. In the first match, Washington Sundar was sent at number four, which demoted Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul as they played at number five and six, respectively. Meanwhile, Axar Patel was sent ahead of Shivam Dube, who batted at number eight.