The last thing captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants to think about is the loss to Bangladesh in India's first game of the 2007 World Cup
The last thing captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants to think about is the loss to Bangladesh in India's first game of the 2007 World Cup.
A little more than two weeks from now, India will kick off their 2011 World Cup campaign against the same opponents at Mirpur. "I would like to forget the 2007 World Cup loss and instead, think about what we achieved at the 2003 World Cup. It is always a fresh start when you get on to the field and it all depends on what you do on that given day," said Dhoni at a promotional event yesterday.
The wicketkeeper-batsman was cautious when it came to talking about the favourites' tag. "I never predict much when it comes to cricket. It is better to try and give it your best shot," he said.
However, he stressed the point that his team is better equipped to handle pressure. "We had a lot pressure when we travelled abroad, but the scenario has changed from last two to three years as we have performed well under pressure. We have now changed the meaning of pressure to added responsibility.
"We stick to our basics and at the end of the day, we know that we have the potential to do well," said Dhoni.
On the absence of the second wicketkeeper in the team, he said, "We don't have an extra wicketkeeper as we know we won't need one. Since the tournament is taking place in India, there can always be a replacement.
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