“When we were playing in the middle and one of us played a rash shot then the other would just go up and tell the other, ‘okay you are losing focus. Get back to normal and do your basics’,” said Thakur.
“Whenever there was break, drinks or tea we would communicate that let us slow down the game. The break is about to happen. Those were small little conversations we had.”
“When we were new, we were trying to defend a lot. As our partnership grew, we started playing shots. We knew that there is some true bounce here at the Gabba. If bowler errs on his line and length, we can put those loose deliveries away. We waited for our chance. Whenever there was a loose delivery we tried to put it away for four or take twos and threes hitting in outfield,” he added.
The 29-year-old said that he was up for the opportunity. He recalled an advice from head coach Ravi Shastri at the start of the tour.
“When I walked in, the situation was difficult. I won’t deny that. They were on top at that time. The…