The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman gave details of what happened inside the Indian locker room after the visitors participated in a sensational tackle by Ravindra Jadeja to record 161/7 in 20 overs. Jadeja was hit in the helmet by Australian fast pitcher Mitchell Starc during his 44-run undefeated innings, and leg pitcher Yuzvendra Chahal came in as his substitute with concussion as India returned to defend the target.
Chahal, who was not in the original XI, took 3 of 25 in a winning performance in the first T20 International against Australia, and was declared the man of the match.
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Speaking to reporters at the post-game virtual press conference, India’s goalkeeper and hitter Sanju Samson said: The physio (Nitin Patel) was asked how he felt. He (Jadeja) said he felt a little dizzy ”.
“He is under observation according to the advice of the team doctor (Dr. Abhijit Salvi),” he further revealed. When asked about Jadeja’s hamstring strain, Samson said the physical therapist is taking care of the situation.
“I don’t know how Jaddu bhai feels as the physiotherapist is taking care of that,” he said.
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Speaking about Chahal’s sensational bowling, Samson said: “That’s the standard that this team has set. The quality of the players is so high that anytime you ask, they will be ready. Chahal took his opportunity and it was a great lesson for everyone who needs to be ready all the time. “
“A few years ago I would have said yes (pressure factor) to that question. But now I have played some games for India and I have been surrounded by good people, who have helped me to maintain a positive mindset.
“The idea is to keep it simple and focus on winning all the games for India,” added Samson.
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