Asia Cup 2018: Chahal terms India's skilful bowling as the secret of India's success

Chahal, who has taken five wickets, including 2 for 46 against Pakistan on Sunday, in the four matches at Asia Cup, said he tries to bowl according to the wicket

After registering a comprehensive victory over Pakistan, team India has cruised to the Asia Cup finale, scheduled to be held on Saturday. After defeating the arch-rivals, wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has attributed India's consistent show with the ball across formats to a skilful pool of bowlers and confidence shown by the team management.

“Our bowling pool has swelled to 10-15 and earlier it wasn't so. Now one who is replacing you is also as skilful,” Chahal told reporters after India notched up a comfortable nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup.

“Even in England, the way our bowlers have dominated, it shows the regular flow of spinners and medium pacers in the team. Also, the confidence showed by the management that is important for a youngster. There is no negativity; you can concentrate on your bowling,” he added.

India have been invincible in the six-nation tournament as they defeated Pakistan twice, besides notching up wins against Hong Kong and Bangladesh.

“We were positive from the start because the first match against Hong Kong was tough. Next, we were playing Pakistan after a long time, the atmosphere was good. We haven't lost a match in this tournament, especially winning two matches against Pakistan will give us a boost ahead of the final," Chahal said.

India have dominated Pakistan both with the bat and the ball but Chahal said it was just a case of a team having a bad day in the office for their arch-rivals.

“Our batsmen put their bowlers under pressure from the start. They are playing the new ball well, they are taking their time and partnership is getting longer,” he said.

Chahal, who has taken five wickets, including 2 for 46 against Pakistan on Sunday, in the four matches at Asia Cup, said he tries to bowl according to the wicket.

“I have bowled a lot in the Powerplay overs in T20 matches in IPL and for India. So it is not a new thing, I vary my pace and length according to the wicket," he said.

Asked about his interactions with Ravindra Jadeja, who made a comeback to ODI with a four-wicket haul against Bangladesh, Chahal said, "I am playing with Jaddu Bhai (Jadeja) for the first time. He is a senior and experienced player. He reads the wicket well.