Das dedicates Man of the Match award to his parents

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."