‘Loving this from New India!’ - Sanjay Manjrekar lauds India’s approach following first T20I win against England

The Indian team delivered a brilliant performance in the first T20I of the ongoing white-ball series against England. Speaking of the game, England came in to bat first and posted a total 132 runs in the first innings of the game. Jos Buttler was the highest run getter for England, as he scored 68 runs in 44 deliveries. 

Aiming to chase down the target, India got off to a brilliant start as Abhishek Sharma amassed 79 runs in 34 deliveries as India nailed the target in 12.5 overs, winning the game by seven wickets. 

"Looking at India’s approach in the first T20I, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took centre stage and lauded the new approach. “Loving this from New India! No fear cricket. No fascination for individual 50s etc. Selfless cricketer always a dangerous cricketer in T20s. #INDvENGonJioStar,” Manjrekar tweeted. 

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I wanted to express myself: Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma was one of the star performers from the first T20I. Putting in an excellent performance opening the innings, Sharma’s knock helped India reach the target in quickfire fashion. 

"I wanted to express myself, special mention to captain and coach, the freedom they have given us as youngsters is tremendous. It was sticking a bit, double-paced, but the way our bowlers bowled was good, thought we'd chase 160-170. Sanju and I talk as partners, I enjoy at the other end,” Abhishek Sharma said in the post-match presentation ceremony.

“When I came for the first time in the India team, my plan was simple, play like I played in IPL. But never seen an environement like this, express yourself, hit your shots, even from the first ball. I practice my trigger movements before the match, I knew they'd bowl short and check my patience,” he added.