Rohit Sharma Discusses India’s Preparation for Bangladesh Test Series
The first Test between India and Bangladesh is set to begin on September 19 in Chennai. Ahead of the match, Indian captain Rohit Sharma addressed the media, sharing insights on the team’s preparation and thoughts on the playing eleven. This will be India’s first international series since playing Sri Lanka in July.
Rohit Sharma spoke about the team’s return after a month-long break, saying, “It feels good to be back on the field. We’ve practiced hard and are ready for the Test season ahead.”
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India’s Playing XI for the First Test
When asked about the playing eleven for the first Test, Rohit Sharma emphasized that the selection would be based on players’ past performances, runs, wickets, and experience. He said, “There’s no need to overthink it. We select players who give us the best chance of winning the Test.”
Rohit Sharma also addressed the injuries that affected previous series selections, explaining that the team will be choosing the eleven players who are fully fit and in form.
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Managing Bowlers’ Workload and Bilateral Series Importance
Rohit Sharma discussed the importance of managing the workload of bowlers, especially with a long season ahead. He shared that players like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj were given breaks in the past to prevent injuries, and this practice will continue based on the needs of the team.
He also emphasized the importance of bilateral series, stating, “Every series matters. We can’t rest just because we’ve won a trophy. Winning each series is essential for us.”
Support for KL Rahul and Young Players
Rohit Sharma showed confidence in KL Rahul despite recent struggles. He believes Rahul still has great potential and is looking forward to seeing him perform well in the upcoming matches. Rohit also praised young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, and Sarfaraz Khan, stating that they are hungry for success and ready to contribute to the team.
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