Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India staff there may be “no costume rehearsal” in cricket as they face a Bangladesh aspect recent from a historic Check sequence win over Pakistan. India lead the World Check Championship (WTC) standings forward of Australia, the place Rohit’s staff will tour for a five-match sequence later within the 12 months. However first they host Bangladesh in a two-Check sequence, beginning with the opener within the northern Indian metropolis of Chennai from Thursday. India are clear favourites however the guests lately celebrated a landmark 2-0 sequence sweep in Pakistan. “There isn’t any costume rehearsal sort of stuff occurring right here,” Rohit informed reporters, cautioning in opposition to minds turning too rapidly to Australia.
“Each sport is essential due to what’s at stake — the WTC desk is sort of large open,” Rohit added. “We need 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 sequence was at house earlier this 12 months after they beat England 4-1.
India gained the T20 World Cup in June, their first Worldwide Cricket Council title in 11 years.
However there was “no manner” his gamers would “calm down and sit again” in consequence, the 37-year-old Rohit mentioned.
“Us cricketers, we’ve got bought restricted time to play the sport, to make an affect within the sport that we play,” he mentioned.
India will host New Zealand for 3 Exams in October and November, earlier than travelling to Australia, the present World Check champions.
“Each staff likes to beat India. Allow them to have enjoyable,” mentioned Rohit of a Bangladesh staff 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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