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#4 Ravi Shastri is hopeful of team learning from Wellington defeat

Ravi Shastri believes India has the potential to bounce back in the second Test at Christchurch

India head coach Ravi Shastri spoke about the learnings from the defeat at the Basin Reserve in Wellington and backed his team to come good in the second Test in Christchurch beginning tomorrow.

Shastri explained that defeats were necessary for the Indian team to learn about the different mindsets needed to excel in the longest format of the game. He also praised all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin and backed him to come good with both the bat and the ball.

“We were outplayed in the first Test but I always believe that a shake-up like that is good. It opens your mindset."

“If you have not tasted defeat you can have a closed or fixed mindset. Here, when you see what has happened, it is good, it gives you opportunities to learn. You know what New Zealand are doing and what to expect. It’s a good lesson and the boys are up for the challenge.”

“He (R Ashwin) is a world class bowler. There is absolutely no doubt about it. But he will be disappointed in the way he has batted and he will need to improve that.”

Full article: New Zealand vs India 2020: Coach Ravi Shastri hopeful of team learning from Wellington defeat