We played good cricket throughout the tournament: Rohit

TIL Desk Sports/ After a hard-fought win over Bangladesh in a nail-biting Asia Cup final, stand-in India skipper Rohit Sharma praised his players for handling pressure well beside playing quality cricket throughout the tournament. In an unpredictable affair in the finals, the lower and middle order batsmen helped India clinch its seventh Asia Cup title after the top order collapsed against a disciplined Bangladesh bowlers.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Rohit said: “We played some good cricket throughout the tournament and this is the reward of all the hardwork throughout the tournament.” “I have been part of games like this before and credit to the guys in the middle to handle the pressure and to cross the finishing line was a fantastic effort,” he added.

Rohit meanwhile, also praised Bangladesh for their fighting spirit in a do-or-die contest.  “You have to give some credit to Bangladesh. They put us under pressure in the first 10 overs,” said the 31-year-old right hander. “It wouldn’t be easy if we didn’t have the support of the remaining 10 players, so I am really proud of the boys,” the India skipper said praising his teammates.