The first loss for the Indian Cricket Team in the CWC2015 resulted in the team crashing out of the tournament and meant that they could not retain the cup after winning in 2011. India lost to an Australian side by a huge 95 runs and this side went on to lift the trophy on the final day.
Ashwin revealed that after that slick loss, Dhoni had a pep talk with all his team mates so as to appreciate their efforts in the tournament and that he asked everyone to keep their heads held high and not to forget the good things they did on the field. He said that they were outclassed by a better team on the day and that there are only good memories that can be taken from this series.
Ashwin added that after the loss the whole team went flat and dull and that Dhoni was the only one who started to talk and made them feel better.
Indian public have certainly grown over the years: Ashwin
The 28 year old offie felt that the Indian crowd has matured over the years and realize the effort they put into the game rather than lamenting on the loss. He felt that the average Indian fan has grown over the years.
He recollected that even at Sydney after they lost, he had many people come and congratulate him and tell him that they are proud of him. He also added a word of thanks to the electric atmosphere created by thousands of Indian fans who travelled along with the team. Ashwin said that the turnout is well appreciated by the team and that it helps them to come out and perform to the fullest.
Had done my analysis on Maxwell earlier: Ashwin
Ashwin in this interview spoke aobut his spell of 1-42 in 10 wherein he picked the wicket of Maxwell. He said that he is happier to bowl to people who like to be aggressive as t provides him with more chances to pick wickets up.
He said that he had done his homework on the way Maxwell plays and that cutting out his angles helped pick his wicket in the semis. He said that he was hit a few times by Maxwell but also picked his wicket a couple of times which gave him the confidence.