Rahul Dravid, Team India’s head coach, praised his team’s bowling attack ahead of their Asia Cup Super 4 match against archrivals Pakistan.
He got stuck on a word while explaining this but used his quick wit to get the message across without saying it.
When asked about Pakistan’s bowling lineup doing well against India. Dravid admitted they had a good lineup but defended his bowlers.
“I won’t deny that they bowled well. Of course, they are a strong bowling team. However, we bowled well enough to keep them to 147, “Dravid stated.
“The results judge whether you are bowling at 135 or 145 or 125. Whether you are swinging the ball or not,” Dravid said.
“Our fast bowlers’ bowling analysis was also quite good. So, while I respect their bowling, I am also confident that we have a strong bowling attack, “He stated.
He then began his following sentence with “Might not be as…” and stopped.
“Wanted to use the word, but I can’t use it; the word in my head is coming out of my mouth, but I can’t use it,” Dravid said, much to the amusement of the reporters in attendance.
A reporter asked if he wanted to use the word “exuberant.” “No, not ‘ecstatic. It’s four letters long and begins with an ‘S,’ but that’s fine “, he said, eliciting more laughter from the audience.
“We may not appear glamorous, but we have some guys who produce results,” Dravid concluded.