Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India group there may be “no gown rehearsal” in cricket as they face a Bangladesh aspect contemporary from a historic Check collection win over Pakistan. India lead the World Check Championship (WTC) standings forward of Australia, the place Rohit’s group will tour for a five-match collection later within the yr. However first they host Bangladesh in a two-Check collection, beginning with the opener within the northern Indian metropolis of Chennai from Thursday. India are clear favourites however the guests just lately celebrated a landmark 2-0 collection sweep in Pakistan. “There isn’t any gown rehearsal type of stuff occurring right here,” Rohit instructed reporters, cautioning in opposition to minds turning too shortly to Australia.
“Each sport is vital due to what’s at stake — the WTC desk is sort of broad open,” Rohit added. “We wish to win right here, and begin the season on a excessive.”
The skipper added: “By way of preparation, when it comes to readiness, I really feel we’re fairly prepared for this sport, and what lies forward of us.”
India’s final Check collection was at house earlier this yr once they beat England 4-1.
India received the T20 World Cup in June, their first Worldwide Cricket Council title in 11 years.
However there was “no method” his gamers would “chill out and sit again” in consequence, the 37-year-old Rohit stated.
“Us cricketers, we have now acquired restricted time to play the sport, to make an influence within the sport that we play,” he stated.
India will host New Zealand for 3 Exams in October and November, earlier than travelling to Australia, the present World Check champions.
“Each group likes to beat India. Allow them to have enjoyable,” stated Rohit of a Bangladesh group on a excessive after their first win over Pakistan.
“We have to win the match and that is what we’re right here for.”
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