Das dedicates Man of the Match award to his parents
Staff Reporter - 11 June 2001
Indian opening batsman Shiv Sundar Das, who was chosen as the man of
the match in the first Test between India and Zimbabwe at Bulawayo for
his two innings of 30 and 82 not out has dedicated the award to his
parents and coach. In an interview to a Kolkata newspaper, Das said,
"I am a relative newcomer to the team. For me to have played a part
in this historic win, is quite thrilling. I dedicate the MoM award to
my parents Uttam Das and Kanchanbala Das and to my coach Kishore
Mania."
In the interview, Das also stated that at one point, he thought of
going for a hundred. "However, once Laxman got out, I decided to hang
on till the end. Even Sachin Tendulkar told me to hang on till the win
was completed. After this, I decided not to get out," said Das.
However, inspite of his two innings, Das is unhappy at the way he
batted. "Maybe I got the runs. However, I had a few close shaves.
That is why, before the second Test begins, I will have a session with
Mr. Gavaskar. Since he is on this tour, I will discuss a couple of
problems that I am having."
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