Coach Ravi Sashtri believes that the players, who were a part of the Indian Premier League 2021 season in the UAE, do not need too much preparation, and just need to learn to adapt together ahead of T20 World Cup.
The Virat Kohli-led Indian team picked an emphatic win over England in their first warm-up game on Monday, and Shastri believes these games will help India in getting a rhythm going.
India are scheduled to play all their matches in the evening when dew becomes a major factor. The heavier the dew, the more difficult it is for spinners to grip the ball, making stroke-play easier for batsmen.
Shastri’s term as India head coach comes to a close after the end of T20 World Cup, and Rahul Dravid is pipped to be the next coach of the team.
“Boys have been playing IPL for the last two months, so I don’t think they need too much of preparation. It’s more about them getting together and adapting together. Get some rhythm going, some energy going,” he said. and adapting together,” Shastri said.
Coach Ravi Sashtri Says Dew Factor Will Decide Whether India Will Play An Extra Spinner Or Seamer
“We’ll just try to see how much dew is around and accordingly decide to bat/bowl first. Also helps us decide about playing an extra spinner or seamer,” Shastri told former India stumper Deep Dasgupta.
Asked about the specific gains he is eyeing from the warm-up games, Shastri said: “Everyone can bat, everyone can bowl (in this game). So it will help us to get an idea about who is doing how.
“Not really (regarding any locked strategy). We’ll just see how things go and work a combination around.”
India are scheduled to play all their matches in the evening when dew becomes a major factor.
The heavier the dew, the more difficult it is for spinners to grip the ball, making stroke-play easier for batsmen.