"Our Bowlers Had A Touch Of Nerves"

The Indian captain talked at length to Manu Joseph in an exclusive interview conducted in two sessions—after the semi-final and after Sunday's final against Australia. Excerpts:

"Our Bowlers Had A Touch Of Nerves"
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You won the toss and decided to bowl first. Do you regret the decision?
Do you think the Indians bowled exceptionally bad, or was the Australian batting exceptionally good?
Till a point, the final was actually a close match, wasn't it?
Did you really believe you could win the World Cup?
Do you think the occasion psyched some of the Indian players?
Do you think this Australian side is beatable on a normal day?
Do you agree with the contention that something transformed this Indian team in the course of the tournament, after the first-round defeat to Australia at Centurion?
It's also said to be the most united.
What according to you is the most unique aspect of this Indian team?
The Indian huddle on the field had become symbolic of the team's sensational progress through this World Cup. What exactly was spoken in the huddle?
You have been unforgiving to the kind of reactions that were witnessed back home after the Indian side's first-round defeat to Australia. Did they serve as a kick in the rear of sorts?
You had earlier stated that this Indian fast bowling attack is the best India has ever seen. Srinath, Zaheer and Nehra must have been assets for you.
There have been some gestures from the government like tax waivers during the course of this World Cup. Did such moves embarrass you or did you take them as appropriate acknowledgement of your worth?
As a senior cricketer do you feel there was any strategic or other innovations in this World Cup?
There was so much doubt before the tournament began and even after it started about your own form. With three centuries in a single World Cup and a total of four in two World Cup tournaments, you must be satisfied on the personal front.
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