"I Don't Sit In Visa Office": Rohit Sharma On England Star Shoaib Bashir

24.01.2024 - 14:29 sports.ndtv.com

Ahead of the first Test match between India and England at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said that they are not interested in how their opposition is going to play.

While speaking at the pre-match press conference, Rohit was asked about England's 'Bazball' to which the 36-year-old said that they are more focused on what they can do as a team. "We will look to play our cricket.

I am not interested in how the opposition is going to play. I am focused on what we want to do as a team," Rohit said. The skipper said that the win against South Africa in Cape Town was "good" and it gave them confidence.

He added that it will be challenging to play good and consistent cricket throughout the five-match Test series. "The Cape Town win was good but that was Cape Town and this is Hyderabad, completely different conditions.

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