Mumbai: After his stellar performance against Kings XI comprehensive Punjab in vain, senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh attributed the loss of 18 races Mumbai Indian collapse superior of those who had difficulty recovering order.
Harbhajan returned the watch as he first rolled nicely to take 2/20 of 4 in 64 overs and then hit 2 balls with six huge sixes.
“We could have had different results, but we lost too many lands on the front. An early association could have removed ourselves from problems, but it was not. The credit Punjab bowlers bowled as well with the new ball,” said Harbhajan in the conference postgame press.
“It was always going to be difficult when you’re 25 4 and 46 5. Always became a chase game that point,” he lamented.
“It was a big game for us, but I’m glad I came very close in the end and that will give us confidence in the future,” he added.
“The strength of Mumbai has always been the first six overs while bowling which are crucial in. We gave away too many runs. Viru (Sehwag) was very strong and so was (Murali) Vijay. They hit well and has 50-odd five overs. We take things and felt 170 on this wicket was chaseable, “Harbhajan said.
Harbhajan admitted to leave early from his premier batsman Rohit Sharma was a blow to his side.
“We needed to bat well. Losing Rohit at the front was a big blow for us as it is not only the best hitter, but a class apart. If it starts, we pursue careers today. Corey Anderson and Kieron Pollard are there to do the work but still want to give Rohit start and if it starts without total seems difficult, “said the third highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket.
In his own bombing, Harbhajan said he was happy to take the team score near rivals after disastrous start.
“I was doing my best to approach the game. Unfortunately, I could not finish the game. When I got to the window I decided that if the ball lands in my area, I’ll hit it. The wicket here is good to play shots. They overwhelmed in the areas I was looking to hit, “Harbhajan’s answer was as simple as his slam-bang approach.
He was also pleased with his bowling, while conceding that not doing as well as he could have in the opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, a game the team lost.
“I was very happy with the way I bowled today. Obviously Kolkata was not so good. I did not bowl as well as I should have, in my experience, class or whatever. I’m very happy to be back as well. will obviously increase my confidence in this competition. ”
I also had words of praise for rookie left arm spinner Jagadeesha Suchith who impressed with their overall performance.
“Suchith is a very good prospect not many people have seen it played against us in the (one day end Hazare Trophy) – .. Punjab v Karnataka – and immediately told Rahul manage MI (Sanghvi) this guy is a good spinner . But we did not know that he can bat as well. It’s a brilliant player. He bowled well, (but) unfortunately their figures did not show. He made no bowl turnovers. “
