In their first warm-up match, India defeated the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand side by 45 runs. "So it is hard to predict the victor", said the former batsman, on the sidelines of an event organised by P&G Shiksha that promoted children's education in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
"If it goes like this (in coming games), you could still be aggressive but technically you have to bat like you are batting in a Test match or Ranji Trophy". Pandya said that one needed to be patient while building an ODI innings in England.
Bangladesh at one point were teetering at 22-6, with fast-bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav each taking three wickets in an impressive bowling display from India.
"But for us cricketers, it is always about treating every game with the same kind of intensity and treat every opponent with the same amount of respect", he said". "Contrary to popular belief, India and Pakistan players get along very well".
Four years back, the duo was instrumental in India's Champions Trophy triumph.
"I've got my body right, spent some time at the gym, spent time with the family and home with the wife".
"In the nets, I am trying to play as close to the body as I can", he said.
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He is known to relish big moments and the ICC Champions Trophy could be the stage he would be waiting to explode. "It is a great feeling to playing in a tournament like that", who joined the team late due to visa issue. The preparation so far has been satisfying.
"There will be a lot of pressure, but I think we can cope", he added.
Asked about India's opening match against Pakistan on Sunday, Jadhav said: "I guess as professional cricketers, we don't involve our emotions".
"We just recently beat New Zealand in Ireland", Mortaza told reporters at the Oval on Wednesday.
"It's all about the crowd that creates this kind of environment".
London - Shahid Khan Afridi on Wednesday said that like millions of fans around the world, he is also excited about the game and look forward to a highly entertaining match between the two traditional rivals, who have a rich cricketing history between them. While Yuvraj is recovering from a viral fever, Rohit has been granted permission to attend a family wedding by the team management.
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