India opener Mayank Agarwal said that his 150-run knock in the first innings during the ongoing second Test against New Zealand was all about patience and determination. He said the fight during his 311-ball stay at the crease was more of a mental one than a technical front.
Agarwal hit 17 fours and four sixes in India’s first innings total of 325 in his 150-run knock. Agarwal remained unbeaten on 38 runs till stumps on the second day. India After scoring 69/0 in 21 overs, he took a lead of 332 runs.
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“I think it felt amazing. It felt good. This innings was all about patience and determination,” Agarwal said in an interaction with broadcasters after the day’s play.
Talking about the challenges he faced during his time with the bat, Agarwal said, “I haven’t changed much, just tried to stick with, but it’s more mental than technical. As for my batting, if I didn’t attack I would get stuck, so if I don’t keep Ajaz (Patel) under the pump, he will keep bowling in good areas.”
Agarwal attributed his hunger for runs and mental toughness to the Indian domestic cricket set-up. “The Indian domestic circuit is tough, and the number of years one spends there helps them. It is tough and the experience and learning you have got is phenomenal, and I have carried it forward in international cricket. We will try to score more runs tomorrow and put pressure on New Zealand.”
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