Shardul completed the ODI collection in opposition to the West Indies as essentially the most profitable bowler choosing up eight wickets from three video games with a finest bowling figures of 4/37 within the decider.
“With World Cup developing each recreation that you just play goes to be necessary from the crew’s perspective. In batting, bowling and fielding departments, you’ll choose your self, you’ll rating some marks for your self.
“Additionally the crew administration will likely be taking a look at you, there will likely be few gamers who will likely be taking a look at choice as effectively. For us individually additionally all video games that we play earlier than the World Cup are necessary,” Shardul stated.
Regardless that the seam-bowling all-rounder prefers to maintain “contributing” relatively than concentrating on securing his spot, Shardul has made a compelling case for inclusion in India’s World Cup squad.
India will host the ODI World Cup from October 5 to November 19, and the crew administration needs to supply gamers with alternatives to safe their spots earlier than the marquee occasion.
“I’m blissful to have picked up eight wickets on this collection. As a cricketer we watch for this chance for years, typically you carry out, typically not.
“Whichever collection I play that at all times enhance my confidence as a result of I’m solely including expertise to my profession,” Shardul stated after the match.
“I by no means assume that I’ve to play to seal my spot as a result of I am unable to play with that mentality and I’m not that kind of participant.
“If I’m not picked within the World Cup squad it is their name, I can’t do a lot about it. I at all times attempt to carry out for the crew and play in keeping with the state of affairs of a match.”
Shardul, a lower-order right-arm seamer, believes he has a component to play, which is why he has been a fixture within the ODI crew for the previous two years.
“I believe I did not play one one-day collection, I imply I used to be not a part of the crew within the collection in opposition to Sri Lanka at house. I do not know why I wasn’t picked then however I’ve been a part of all different ODI collection within the final 2 years.
“I believe the crew expects one thing from me so I’ve been stored within the crew. Each time I get an opportunity to play, I really feel the crew has confidence in me so that they gave me the prospect to play,” he stated.
“Should you look in the previous couple of years we are likely to play with a deep batting line-up, in order an all-rounder who bats decrease down the order, my job additionally turns into necessary. That position could be very essential.
“Each time I get a chance I attempt to contribute to the crew’s success whether or not it is with bat, ball or in fielding. On the finish of the day I ought to be blissful that I’ve made an effort, my performances ought to be impactful whichever division it’s,” he added.
After India’s victory within the collection decider, Shardul lauded the crew’s total effort and singled out Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill for his or her batting prowess.
“Within the final match, as a bunch, we had determined that we’ll bat first and problem ourselves how a lot we are able to rating batting first after which defend that rating. It did not materialise within the final match however, in in the present day’s match, we put up an excellent rating.
“Shubman and Ishan batted very effectively in powerplay. They gave us a powerful begin and that is why we are able to placed on an enormous rating,” stated the bowler, who can be referred to as ‘Palghar Specific’.
“We anticipated a powerful battle from West Indies however Mukesh Kumar (3/30) bowled a nice opening spell with the brand new ball. The primary three wickets have been essential. We bowled as a unit.”
Yuzvendra Chahal did not play a single match within the tour to this point, however Shardul believes the leg-spinner is a confirmed performer.
“Chahal is an excellent participant, he has carried out for years and proved himself. However whether or not to play him or not is the administration’s choice.
“The kind of participant he’s each time he’ll play he’ll carry out. He picks up wickets in each match that he performs. I do not assume he will likely be demoralised by not enjoying one collection,” he stated.
The T20 leg of the tour will begin on Thursday.
(With PTI inputs)
