Bangladesh Tests ‘No Costume Rehearsal’, Says India Skipper Rohit Sharma

Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India group there’s “no dress rehearsal” in cricket as they face a Bangladesh facet recent from a historic Test collection win over Pakistan. India lead the World Test Championship (WTC) standings forward of Australia, the place Rohit’s group will tour for a five-match collection later within the 12 months. But first they host Bangladesh in a two-Test collection, 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 collection sweep in Pakistan. “There is no dress rehearsal kind of stuff happening here,” Rohit informed reporters, cautioning in opposition to minds turning too shortly to Australia.

“Every game is important because of what is at stake — the WTC table is quite wide open,” Rohit added. “We want to win here, and start the season on a high.”

The skipper added: “In terms of preparation, in terms of readiness, I feel we are quite ready for this game, and what lies ahead of us.”

India’s final Test collection was at residence earlier this 12 months after they beat England 4-1.

India gained the T20 World Cup in June, their first International Cricket Council title in 11 years.

But there was “no way” his gamers would “relax and sit back” because of this, the 37-year-old Rohit stated.

“Us cricketers, we have got limited time to play the game, to make an impact in the sport that we play,” he stated.

India will host New Zealand for 3 Tests in October and November, earlier than travelling to Australia, the present World Test champions.

“Every team likes to beat India. Let them have fun,” stated Rohit of a Bangladesh group on a excessive after their first win over Pakistan.

“We need to win the match and that’s what we are here for.”

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