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It was very difficult bowling in the dew: Kuldeep

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Press Trust of India Visakhapatnam
Last Updated : Oct 24 2018 | 11:15 PM IST

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav Wednesday said bowling in the dew was a big problem as the thrilling second ODI against the West Indies ended in a tie here.

India put up 321 for six with Virat Kohli (157) surpassing Sachin Tendulkar to become the fastest player to reach 10000 runs in one-day internationals.

West Indies then rode Shai Hope's unbeaten century and Shimron Hetmyer's 64-ball 94 to level the scores at the YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium.

"It was very difficult to bowl in the dew, the square was quick and there the ball was wet. I was having difficulty gripping the ball. But you have to consider these situations, we need to practice a lot," Kukdeep told reporters at the post-match press conference.

The chinaman bowler was India's most successful, returning figures of three for 67.

He said skipper Kohli told him to just bowl in the good areas and contain the runs.

Kuldeep, who was not played in the first ODI, defended the team's seamers Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav, who were wayward in both the matches.

"Cinsidering the situation they were in at one point when they were cruising, we are happy as a bolwing unit. With the dew also there, I think we did a good job."

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First Published: Oct 24 2018 | 11:15 PM IST

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