I am pretty pleased with the effort the boys put in: Kohli

TIL Desk Sports/ India’s five-pronged attack failed to grab six opposition wickets on the final day as the West Indies managed to eke out a draw in the second Test in Kingston but captain Virat Kohli defended his bowlers, saying that they had given their best under the circumstances.  The Indians dominated the Test for four days, under sun and cloud cover, at the Sabina Park with both bat and ball. Yet, they fell short of the victory marker on the final day when they needed to take six wickets in 98 overs.

“Testing day. That’s what Test cricket is all about. It is a pity we lost most of fourth day’s play. But that is no excuse and credit to the way West Indies played. When you lose a Test and are behind in the second one, it takes something special to save the match,” Kohli said after the match ended in a draw.

 “Our bowlers tried our best, we created some chances, but they did not go to hand. In the first four days, the wicket was very active. “The hardness of the ball was a factor. On these pitches when the ball is not hard enough, play goes dead for 25-30 overs. But I am pretty pleased with the effort the boys put in after tea as well. Everybody put in a last push,” he added.