Mount Maunganui, Nov. 15 -- India pacer Arshdeep Singh, who was named Player of the Match, spoke about his batting at No. 11, the team's disciplined bowling effort and his recent engagement after India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth and final ODI to clinch the series 3-1.

Speaking during the post-match presentation, Arshdeep said he enjoys batting at No. 11, while joking that some of his teammates believe he is scared of the ball. He also recalled how he and Mohammed Siraj planned to score quick runs towards the end of the innings to take India's total past the 200-run mark.

"Love batting at No. 11. Although some team-mates say that I am scared of the ball. Siraj and I thought of getting quick runs and ensuring we cross 20...