Team India director Ravi Shastri said that playing the tri-series in Australia was a sheer waste of time and energy. “I think the team was mentally drained after playing the tri-series. The boys needed to recharge their batteries and freshen up for the World Cup.
“The break from cricket did them a world of good as they came all guns blazing when it was required. And frankly speaking, I believe that this tri-series that we played was sheer waste of time and energy,” Shastri was quoted as saying in the media.
He is also not surprised to see the way India have player so far in the World Cup. “I am not at all surprised. In fact, why should I be surprised that the team has started on a magnificent note. I had complete belief in the boys and their abilities.”
“It was a case of performing to their potential and that’s exactly what has happened in the two matches against Pakistan and South Africa. If you ask me, the script went on expected lines,” Shastri said.
