Bangladesh are a much improved side from the last time we met them, but we are playing well. It is another series win after all. It doesn't mean that we have achieved all our goals. We still have areas where we can improve. We have won more series at home. It is time for us to concentrate on winning [more matches overseas] and make our mark there. |
Everything is falling in place and everyone wants to keep going the way they are going. It's all about winning habits. There was a time when we couldn't chase 225, but everything falls into place when you're winning. |
He's been doing a lot of work on his fielding and tonight it paid off in a final. |
In terms of cricket I would rather think we get on with the game now and play to our potential, than thinking about it too much. |
It is a big series and to lose our two main players is something that's very hard to bear. But I am sure the guys who take their places will give their 100 per cent. |
It is always good to win the first match of the series, |
It is nice to finish the home season with a victory, |
Our batting let us down but we need to come back and do better in the remaining matches. India are playing very well at the moment but we need to encourage each other to do better. |
Over the years they have shown potential and what they have got. They have improved and it shows in their recent performances too. |
The last game in Melbourne [Sri Lanka lost by 116 runs to Australia] was not close to our best. Today was about the best we can play. |
The one-day game requires quick decisions and when the super-sub comes into play it's yet another headache for the captain. On a personal note I prefer if we don't have the rule. |
The positive side of it is that we have managed to keep our intensive levels high to beat teams like Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. We have done our homework well. We respect teams and we do what we can do best, without thinking too much about the opponents. It is shown by our results. |
This is going to be an interesting challenge for both sides, playing the same opponent in seven consecutive games. |
True, it was a two-and-a-half-day match, but we do not want to insult the opposition and deprive them of competing with the big boys. |
We are aware of what is needed but we were second in the rankings not too long ago. A poor series in India has cost us a lot. |