The excitement of being in the Asia Cup final might be palpable in the Bangladesh camp but for India, Sunday’s summit clash would be just another game in the tournament, says Team Director Ravi Shastri.
They (Indian players) are experienced players and they should treat this as another game. Our approach to every team and every game has been the same. Right from the start, we have approached every game as a knock-out game. The final will be no different for us.Ravi Shastri in a press conference
There were no specific or elaborate answers given by Shastri during his brief interaction with the media. Shastri, however, said having won a tough game against Bangladesh in the tournament’s first match will help his side in the final.
That was (first match) a good game. Bangladesh was a very good win, to start off with. In the first game, we were under pressure till the last 10 overs, when we bounced back. Every game is a tough game. It’s about how you balance things out in batting and bowling. We did an excellent job in that game.
Shastri also played down the pitch factor that has been discussed quite a bit during this tournament.
Pitches are not in our hands. I was asked before the start of the tournament that you are going to get a green top? So be it. So whatever track is on offer tomorrow, we are ready to play. Our job is to go play in whatever conditions we are offered. Because you realise very quickly that it is not one team playing there, both teams have to play on that surface. So it is fair play.
On how the Indian team has transformed since he took charge in England, Shastri said he would save that answer for a longer interaction with the media.
I will have to sit here for 10 hours if I have to tell you all that. We are the No 1 team in T20 cricket. It has been a gradual process but an enjoyable one. Let’s hope we can show that kind of cricket in the final too tomorrow.