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With the ICC 2019 World Cup scheduled in Britain, Vice Captain of the Indian Cricket Team Rohit Sharma believes that the One-Day International Series (ODI) against England, which will begin July 12, will be crucial to help his team prepare for the next cricket tournament. After a convincing win in the recently concluded three-match T20I series, India will face England, the No. 1 ODI, in the 50-off format with the first of three rubber matches which will take place here. Thursday. Speaking to reporters on the eve of the first day, Rohit said: "With the World Cup in England exactly a year later, in terms of preparations, it will be good for us to see where we are in teams."
] "What kind of combinations, targets may be available to us – what we need to do to advance as a team.This tour brings us another challenge."
Rohit also said that India has performed well in England in limited cricket and would play again according to their strategies.
"As a team, we did well in English conditions, and we have responded well to the challenges, and this English team will put pressure on us," he said.
"It will be important for us to play to stay true to our strengths and strategies, so everything will be fine," he added.
Commenting on Thursday's game, Rohit hinted that despite the nature of the wickets, his side would prefer to continue, but it all depends on the draw. Tent Bridge was a paradise for hitters and it was the same place where England had written a world record in the history of ODI after putting a 481/6 to edge against Australia recently.
"When you play on land like that you want to beat the second preferably, this team also prefers to hunt, but not control is not our control," said Rohit, adding, "However, we do not let's not go out and fight to score 400 points, but rather badyze the situation after 30 overs and see what score can be put "
The Indian opener further stated that the ODI series could possibly see matches at high score, but the only goal of his team was to play good cricket
"The last series was excellent. "I'm not waiting for anything other than a successful series," said vice-captain.
"But it's always nice to have a score in front of you, I'm sure it will be the same for England. For us, sticks or bowling are immaterial, cricket is a good focus, "he added.
Commenting on KL Rahul's stance at the bat, Rohit said the decision would be made by Captain Virat Kohli. Applauding Rahul, who also slammed a ton into the just-concluded T20I series, Kohli's badistant said that wherever he battles, Rahul will certainly have an impact regardless of his batting position.
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