'Some of the guys were confused about the result'

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that some of the Indian players were confused about the result after frequent rain interruptions forced the fourth one-dayer against England to end in a tie at Lord's.

"Some of the guys were confused. Some thought we had won it. Most of us thought it was a passing shower and we would be able to get back on the field," said Dhoni after England clinched the five-match series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.

"Once inside the dressing room, we saw the final sheet of paper. After looking at it, it was apparent it was a tie and none of the side had won the game," he added. 

Expressing his frustration with the interruptions, which may have again robbed his side of a win in the series, Dhoni said, "This is not the first time. We were close to winning the first game also. But as I said, you can't control the weather." 

There were as many as three interruptions — first when England were up and second when the Indians were ahead on the Duckworth-Lewis rule. When the third and final rain intervention came, England were on par score and it was declared a tie. 

The intervening showers did cease after 10 minutes but the rules didn't permit the game to be played under lights. 

Dhoni said it would be their aim to win the final game at Cardiff on Friday.

"Every game is important. Every game is an international game. It's important to get the most out of it. It wouldn't be bad to get a victory finally in the whole of series."