Indian skipper Mahendra Dhoni said that he was confident of a fit and competitive side for the first Test against Australia starting on Monday.
Dhoni revealed that the team's strategy was simple; to beat Australia in a larger number of sessions.
Dhoni also said that despite the hype and all the cricketing history between the two teams, he was looking to keep the series controversy-free. "It is something we don't really want to do as professional cricketers, there is a lot at stake. We hope for a controversy-free but at the same time it is important to keep it interesting, said Dhoni.
Dhoni also indicated the importance of dashing opener Virender Sehwag in the side. "He is a key player for us along with other batsmen. Sehwag can put the opposition under pressure and does not give the bowlers many warm-up balls", said Dhoni.
Speaking on the much debated fitness of the bowlers, Dhoni said, "It's good to see both (Ishant and Zaheer) in action. We have missed Zaheer quite a few times. The pacers are shaping well. Hope the best XI is available for the first Test."
The Indian skipper also indicated that coming to the tour 12-13 days in advance helped the team mentally and would assist the outcome of the series.
Source: http://www.ndtv.com
Dhoni revealed that the team's strategy was simple; to beat Australia in a larger number of sessions.
Dhoni also said that despite the hype and all the cricketing history between the two teams, he was looking to keep the series controversy-free. "It is something we don't really want to do as professional cricketers, there is a lot at stake. We hope for a controversy-free but at the same time it is important to keep it interesting, said Dhoni.
Dhoni also indicated the importance of dashing opener Virender Sehwag in the side. "He is a key player for us along with other batsmen. Sehwag can put the opposition under pressure and does not give the bowlers many warm-up balls", said Dhoni.
Speaking on the much debated fitness of the bowlers, Dhoni said, "It's good to see both (Ishant and Zaheer) in action. We have missed Zaheer quite a few times. The pacers are shaping well. Hope the best XI is available for the first Test."
The Indian skipper also indicated that coming to the tour 12-13 days in advance helped the team mentally and would assist the outcome of the series.
Source: http://www.ndtv.com
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