'With Bumrah not there, it was a tough job for someone': Rohit Sharma lauds Arshdeep Singh

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said team has prepared young Arshdeep Singh for death overs, something that worked for m in absence of injured Jasprit Bumrah.

According to skipper, choice was between Arshdeep and his senior pace colleague Mohammed Shami.

23-year-old left-arm seamer delivered for India in five-run win over Bangladesh in T20 World Cup here, continuing his impressive run.

Needing 20 off last over, Arshdeep showed ice-cool temperament despite Nurul Hasan hitting him for a six and a four and bowled a couple of perfect yorker-length deliveries to seal tie for India.

"Arshdeep, when he came into scene, we asked him to do death overs for us. With Bumrah t re, it was a tough job for someone to take up. For a young guy to come and do that kind of a job is t easy, we've prepared him," Rohit said at post-match presentation ceremony.

"He's been doing it for 8-9 months. I had to back someone who had been doing it regularly, it was a choice between Shami and Arshdeep." Having posted 184 for 6, courtesy Virat Kohli (64 t out off 44) and KL Rahul (50 off 32), Litton Das (60 off 27 balls) got Bangladesh off to a flyer before rain interrupted play.

Needing 151 in 16 overs as per revised target after brief spell of showers, Bangladesh mand 145 for 6 in end.

"I was calm and nervous at same time, but it was important to stay calm as a group to execute. Shortened games can go eir way, but we held our nerves well after game started, it was a good win in end," Rohit said.

Speaking about Kohli, who has been having a great tournament t long after enduring a prolonged lean patch, Rohit was full of praises.

"In my mind, Kohli was always re. It was just a matter of few innings here and re, and he hasn't looked back since Asia Cup. guy has so much experience." Regarding Rahul, who returned to form with a 32-ball 50, Rohit said, " way KL batted as well, it was important for him and team. We kw what sort of a player he is at top of order.

"Some of catches we took today was great to watch. When you're playing in front of a big crowd it's t easy. To take those catches, it shows character of guys. I have doubts over our fielding abilities." Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan rued that his team lost after again coming so close in an ICC tournament against India.

"It's been story when we play India. We're almost re but don't cross line. It was a great game, crowd enjoyed, both teams enjoyed, in end someone has to win and someone has to lose," Shakib said.

"Litton is batting really well, probably he's our best batsman going around. We thought we could chase this down after that start. Our plan was to get India's top order quickly, that's why I bowled out Taskin (Ahmed), he's been our main bowler.

"Unfortunately he couldn't get wickets today, he was unlucky but it was a plan to get India's top order out to dictate game. We're positive, we wanted to enjoy this World Cup, hopefully we can continue this," he added.