With two back-to-back Test wins within the bag, India head coach Amol Muzumdar was an image of confidence forward of the three-match ODI sequence in opposition to Australia which begins on the Wankhede Stadium right here on Thursday.
“To be very honest, we’re looking forward to the ODI series. The two Tests happened back to back in a span of 15 days and we’ll try to take the momentum forward. Everyone is keen and looking forward to the white ball leg. It’s a good start, but we need to carry it forward,” Muzumdar advised the media forward of the primary ODI.
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The home veteran made gentle of the challenges of switching between codecs, specializing in the chance to play as a substitute.
“The scheduling has been fantastic, with the T20s and Tests against England. We did well in red ball cricket and we carried that momentum forward to the Test against Australia. It’s a packed schedule but all the players, if I know them correctly now, are really looking forward to every opportunity they get to get out there on the ground,” he defined.
With 4 bowlers awaiting their maiden ODI caps, Muzumdar and the Indian suppose tank have a troublesome name dealing with them – do they experiment or do they keep on with warhorses with confirmed success charges, particularly protecting the 2 ICC occasions (World Cups in T20 and ODI codecs) scheduled within the subcontinent over the following two years.
“We had a long chat with them about looking ahead to the World Cup and building towards it. That’s why we have a mix of experienced players and ones who are either making their debut or who are two-three games old. We’re going into this series with the bigger picture in mind,” Muzumdar admitted.
After hiccups within the T20 sequence in opposition to England, which India misplaced 1-2, the 2 Tests have allowed Muzumdar to construct up the boldness of his contingent within the consolation of his favorite format. He believes the foundations set might be invaluable in his stint with the facet.
“I have been very honest in my discussions about the game with the team. The suggestions we’ve given have been welcomed as well. We’ve had a lot of discussions off the field regarding what we need to do to get things right on it. Sometimes those strategies have worked and when that happens, it helps the ice break between us and the girls,” he defined.
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Australia has by no means misplaced a bilateral ODI sequence to India, and has 40 wins in opposition to the facet versus India’s 10 wins in opposition to the previous. However, Muzumdar is unfazed.
“They’ve been a consistent team for a long period of time that’s why they’ve won so many World Cups in T20s and ODIs, but we need to focus inward and on our strengths. Our focus needs to be what we should do to come up well against the best side in the world,” he mentioned.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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