Boys responded well to pressure: Dravid
Karachi, Feb 20: Indian captain Rahul Dravid has hailed the young guns in his team for responding positively to the various challenges posed to them in fashioning the 4-1 series victory over Pakistan.
"The boys responded well to challenges and the various roles they were asked to perform in the team. They also adjusted to the changes in the batting order," Dravid said yesterday after the last match on the tour.
"The youngsters have responded brilliantly to the pressure situations and shown maturity beyond their years keeping their spirits high throughout." Dravid said the team reaped rewards for working hard at their practice routines and fielding drills.
"There is a good buzz in the squad now and the boys are enjoying their cricket. We just need to develop the squad further for future challenges," he said.
Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq admitted that it had been a tough series for him but complimented India for playing well. He attributed yesterday's loss to the abysmal fielding display of the hosts. "We missed several catches and run out opportunities; otherwise the result could have been different. We need to raise the standard of our fielding," the veteran skipper said. (Agencies)
