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Cricket PlayersICC World Cup 2019: Team India Press Conference, highlights: Most challenging World Cup, no room for complacency- Kohli
As it happened: Captain Virat Kohli believes he has a good side and all the players are in great headspace. Coach Ravi Shastri wanted the players to go out an enjoy themselves and play to their potential.
15:59 hrs IST
Kohli on focusing on the present
We have to focus on ourselves. If we start thinking about other teams, we will lose focus on our campaign. We have our strengths to focus on and this is what will help us
15:58 hrs IST
Shastri on Dhoni
MS Dhoni will play a massive role. When it comes to little moments that can change the game, he will be valuable. It was good to see MS Dhoni moving well in the IPL. He has a massive role. There is no one better than him in this format especially in those little moments which can change the game. He will be a big player in this World Cup
15:56 hrs IST
Have to maintain intensity
The big football teams maintain their intensity for three-four months, then why can’t we
15:55 hrs IST
No complacency
There is a decent gap between games. So I don’t think the players will be burnt out. Playing tough games upfront is good as we will be up for it from the start. We will be at our 100% intensity from the minute we step onto the field. There is no room for complacency, we have to be at our best everyday
15:52 hrs IST
Experience in bowling attack - Shastri
We are an experienced bowling unit. Each one compliments each other and keeps the pressure. This unit has done it across formats and we aim to do the same at the World Cup
15:50 hrs IST
Shastri - Have to be flexible
We have to be flexible. Because in England even if the pitches are flat, the overhead conditions matter a lot. We have to be ready for that
15:49 hrs IST
Shastri speaks
It’s about going out and enjoying. World Cup may be a stage but we have to play our game. If we play to our abilities, the World Cup will be here
15:46 hrs IST
Expecting high-scoring games
We expect high-scoring games. With the summer in England the conditions will be nice. This will be the most challenging World Cup out of the three I have been part of because of the format. It’s a different challenge and one that every team will have to adapt
15:45 hrs IST
Handling pressure is the key
Handling pressure is the most important thing in the World Cup and not necessarily the conditions. All our bowlers are fresh, no one looks fatigued.
15:44 hrs IST
Kuldeep, Chahal two pillars of our bowling attack
Handling pressure is the most important thing in the World Cup and not necessarily the conditions. All our bowlers are fresh, no one looks fatigued.
15:43 hrs IST
Have to play good cricket- Kohli
The only expectation we have is to play good cricket. We go into the World Cup feeling very balanced and confident. All our players have been in great form in the IPL: Virat Kohli
15:42 hrs IST
Why Vijay Shankar was preferred over Rayudu
Speaking on the inclusion of Shankar ahead of Rayudu, chief selector MSK Prasad said that Rayudu got an extended rope, but they went ahead with Shankar as he has the calibre to be a three-dimensional player in the World Cup.
Read more about it here.
15:32 hrs IST
Presser to begin anytime soon
The seats have been taken and we await the captain and coach. Virat has been on many assignments all over the world but this is going to be a completely different ball game.
15:30 hrs IST
Wait continues
The cameras await the captain and coach
15:27 hrs IST
Schedule for this World Cup
Each team will play each other once and the four best sides will make it to the semis. Here is the full schedule of the tournament
15:19 hrs IST
All set for Kohli, Shastri
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the pre-departure press conference at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. Team India captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri will address the media before the team jets off to England.
