Deepak Chahar picks his toughest format ahead of the 2nd ODI against West Indies

Deepak Chahar could t have an impressive run with ball in last game against West Indies at Chepauk Stadium as visitors got home by eight wickets with more than two overs to spare. Chahar could only man to pick up wicket of opener Sunil Ambris after which duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope stitched in a 218-run stand and took match from India's grasp. pacer finished with figures of 1/48 in his 10 overs at an ecomy rate of  4.80 including a maiden. 

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Deepak Chahar picks toughest format

While addressing media ahead of 2nd ODI, Deepak Chahar picked toughest format and also revealed reason behind same. According to young speedster, 50-overs format is more difficult.

"In my opinion, ODI cricket is difficult as in T20Is you just have to contain. In Tests, you have to go in with an attacking mindset. But in ODIs you have to take wickets and contain runs. I think ODI is more difficult than both Tests and T20s," Chahar told reporters on eve of second ODI.

Chahar also said that y should have defended 288 in last match and n added that y cant afford to commit blunders on field as West Indies batsmen will make m pay for it.

"We should have defended 288 as it was a good wicket to bowl. We did t bowl nicely in last match and we paid price. As a bowling unit, we will try to come up with a better performance. We have been lacking in fielding, we have dropped few catches in last match and if we keep on missing chances, Windies batsman will make us pay," Chahar said.

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'My main focus is to remain fit': Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar said that next six months are very important for him as he wanted to represent India in all formats. At same time, he also mentioned that his main focus is to remain fit.

"Obviously, next six months are very important. Every cricketer dreams of playing each format for team, initially I was playing just T20 format, but w I have got chance in ODIs so it's very good for me and I hope to keep on performing for side," Chahar said.

"My main focus is to remain fit, I want to ensure that I maintain fitness levels so that I get to play each and every game for side," he added.

A must-win situation for India 

After having lost first ODI by eight wickets, Men In Blue have choice but to win second match and settle scores as y are w in a must-win situation to keep series alive. 2nd ODI will be played at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vizag on Wednesday. third and final match of series will be played at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.

(With ANI Inputs)