Rohit Sharma understands the criticism that his untimely dismissal has invited but the India vice-captain has "no regrets" about going after Nathan Lyon, saying that`s his way of putting bowlers under pressure. Rohit looked in good touch during his 44 off 74 balls but was dismissed trying to loft Lyon over mid-wicket, the kind of shots that has often brought about his dismissal even during earlier Test matches. "You always have a plan and I actually have no regret of playing that shot. It is something that I always like to do --- put pressure on bowlers. Nathan Lyon is a smart bowler and he bowled into me which made it difficult for me to get some elevation," Rohit said at the post-match virtual conference. His shot selection invited criticism from the commentary box.

India were 62 for two at stumps when Rohit could have gone for a big score after a good start. Rohit understands the disappointment but in his defence would explain why he went for that kind of a high-risk stroke. "It`s not that it is (that shot) coming out of nowhere. It`s a shot that I have played well in the past. That`s something that I back myself to play and that`s the kind of role I play in this team. When it looks like that, it looks bad, but I don`t think too much as my focus is to make it count once I am in," he said. "Having said that, there is a process I like to follow. Sometimes you get out and sometimes it goes over the ropes. Unfortunate and sad dismissal in the end to be honest. Like I said, those are my shots and I will keep playing them," the senior player was forthright about his mind-set. As he has always maintained, he doesn`t have much time for his critics and would rather focus on the role his team wants him to perform.