While India’s robust batting will boost their Champions Trophy preparations, the uneven form-a recent upswing-to two of their stalwarts invites some concern. After a prolonged period of struggle, after the prudent phase, Rohit smashed a strokeful hundred in the just-concluded two ODIs of a three-match series against England.
Former Indian captain Dilip Vengsarkar has backed the experienced duo to come great at the event; they belong to the category of big-match players who would do well when it comes time for the big matches, since the opposition would be wary of them. Their presence is very important because they make a great deal of difference; I’m sure that the bigger the occasion, the better their performances will be,” Vengsarkar told The Times of India.
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India will be without star pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the tournament as he is recuperating from a shoulder injury.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has expressed hope regarding the team’s build-up towards what is assumed to be a marquee event for them.
Saikia was quoted by IANS as saying, “Everything is very positive in the team (Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in form); see from the England series; results are before you.”
“The conditions will be more or less the same in Dubai, like the Indian conditions. India came out in such a good manner (against England) with a series whitewash in ODIs and a 4-1 win in T20Is. The morale and spirit of the team is at the highest level,” he added
