India vs Bangladesh: Why the stress is again on Rohit Sharma and Group India

The captain is conscious any slip-up in opposition to Bangladesh will spur extreme criticism, by no means thoughts the current World Cup win
CHENNAI: The monkey is rarely off the again. The albatross of the ICC trophy that had been hanging across the neck of Indian cricket for a decade might need been handled on the shores of Barbados a few months in the past, however that does not imply Rohit Sharma & Co.can breathe simple.
The captain has handled stress for a very long time now and he is aware of that every part can be forgotten in a rush if a end result goes mistaken right here and there.
“I do not know the way it works for different nations, however for India it’s a completely different ballgame. If we do not win the bilateral sequence (in opposition to Bangladesh), we all know the way it works. The (destructive) speak will begin occurring yet again. So for us, it could possibly by no means be that now now we have gained an ICC trophy, we are able to loosen up and revel in,” Rohit stated forward of a observe session on the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.

On Thursday, the Check sequence in opposition to Bangladesh will begin. It’s the first cease in direction of India’s push for a spot within the WTC Ultimate.
Rohit is aware of that he does not have plenty of time on his facet – he’s 37 now – and this could be his final likelihood to win the WTC title.

“For us cricketers, we have got restricted time to play the sport, to make an affect within the sport. So, you have to try to do your greatest, try to probably win every part you possibly can, no matter is in entrance of you,” the skipper stated.
Simply because the WTC Ultimate tune stored taking part in by means of the interplay, the discussions across the impending Australia sequence additionally got here up. However Rohit stored reminding every person that it is very important keep within the second.

“It does not matter the place we play in two months’ time, we need to win right here. In modern-day cricket, a break of 1 month is a very long time, so it is good to have everybody again after which begin the season on a excessive,” Rohit stated.
Whereas the core of the Indian crew has remained roughly the identical over the previous few years, it is the outside that has modified. Rahul Dravid, with whom Rohit used to share nice camaraderie, is gone and it is Gautam Gambhir who’s in cost now.
The brand new coach, alongside along with his new help workers of Abhishek Nayar, Morne Morkel and Ryan ten Doeschate, have are available with recent concepts and it’s the Indian skipper’s flip to adapt.

“I’ve recognized Gautam and Abhishek very properly through the years. And in opposition to Morne, I’ve performed plenty of very robust cricket. So far as Ryan goes, what I skilled in Sri Lanka (throughout an ODI sequence final month), I felt he’s a really wise and understanding persona. Having stated that, these individuals can be completely different from Rahul bhai, Vikram Rathour and Paras Mhambrey. Their manner of operating the crew can be completely different and having performed 17 years below completely different coaches, I do know that. It is rather vital so that you can perceive that each coach is available in with a distinct perspective and completely different strategies. So it is extremely vital so that you can alter,” Rohit stated.
Whereas the Mumbai right-hander appeared fairly chilled out about most points, there gave the impression to be a little bit of historical past with him and Bangladesh, one thing that dates again to the 2015 ODI World Cup.
When requested in regards to the opposition, the captain quipped: “Look, all of the groups need to defeat India. Allow them to have enjoyable, however our job is to win the match. When England got here right here, in addition they talked so much in press conferences. However we didn’t deal with that.”