HYDERABAD: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma was positive of his team's probabilities forward of the IPL 2019 ultimate towards Chennai Super Kings. Both teams have received the identify 3 times going into Sunday's event however the skipper made gentle of history.
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"I don't believe in history," Rohit said on Saturday. "We need to focus on the day, not what happened in the past. We'll treat it as another match, that's how we looked at it so far and we'll look to come out and play good cricket tomorrow."
The neutral venue was now not much of a priority for the skipper. "As Indian players, we have played on these grounds and are aware of the conditions. Both teams haven't played much at the venue, but it's our duty to pass on whatever information we have of the venue to our foreign players. The pitch won't be a major factor. How soon we can assess the pitch will be important because that will help us set an ideal score or restrict the opposition. That said, we had a good outing here last time," he said regarding Alzarri Joseph's dream spell of six for 12 towards Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Preparation, Rohit reckoned, is the key to good fortune. "It's a special feeling to know we'll be playing another final. We've taken it game by game as we moved forward as a team. But preparation is the key. Our preparation didn't begin before the final, but after we failed to qualify last year. Our scout teams deserve credit for going and combing for talent all over the world. It makes my job easy and credit goes to the entire management. It's also helped that players have stepped up. There's no need to get emotional, but all we need to do is focus on the game ahead. That's helped us so far, so there's no need to change anything."
Can it safely be assumed that CSK get the most efficient out of Mumbai? "The biggest challenge is to be good on the day. Any team can spring a surprise, like Rajasthan Royals didn't qualify this year, but they beat us twice. The hype over the two teams - Mumbai and Chennai - is because of their success in the tournament. But every team is a threat, if you lose grip you might not have the result you're hoping for. That said, we've done well most of the season."
Coach Mahela Jayawardene touched at the core crew and their horses-for-courses coverage. "We trust a group of players, identify proven performers and back them. Like we started with Mayank (Markande) this season but felt Rahul Chahar was bowling better, Lasith (Malinga) was injured last year, but he's back now and we felt he'd be a great foil for (Jasprit) Bumrah. These are collective decisions and not easy, but as long as we're honest and transparent, everyone understands. It has helped us to be consistent and court success," he said.
Hardik Pandya has been a very important cog in Mumbai's good fortune this 12 months. "Hardik has been a case of natural progression," Jayawardene said. "Three years ago, he was finding his way. Since then he's played Tests for India. When players are 24, 25-years-old, they're still learning the game. But it's been that sort of a season for Hardik. We've made him bat higher in the order and he's done well. Hopefully he keeps learning. To have a player like that in a group like this helps," he added.
There was a lot of talk of player management ahead of the match began. The Mumbai skipper said it's been thus far, so excellent for them. "Before the tournament, we assessed each player. Individuals differ. Like Jasprit (Bumrah) likes to play games to be fit. Our physios and trainers have been constantly monitoring him. So far no issues with Jasprit and Hardik. It's important to know what the players feel. Last year we played the IPL and went on to win the Champions Trophy. I think IPL helps the players to be in touch with the game, it helps players not in form to strike form."
The trainer had the general say on what makes Mumbai a a success outfit. "It's the set-up, the quality players we have and their hunger for success. We've got a core group of players around whom we built the team and it's the result of a culture we cultivated over the years. That has helped because when youngsters are introduced, they walk into that culture. We do simple things together and believe that as long as they enjoy, they'll produce good results."
READ ALSO: Momentum with Mumbai however Chennai boast big-match temperament
"I don't believe in history," Rohit said on Saturday. "We need to focus on the day, not what happened in the past. We'll treat it as another match, that's how we looked at it so far and we'll look to come out and play good cricket tomorrow."
The neutral venue was now not much of a priority for the skipper. "As Indian players, we have played on these grounds and are aware of the conditions. Both teams haven't played much at the venue, but it's our duty to pass on whatever information we have of the venue to our foreign players. The pitch won't be a major factor. How soon we can assess the pitch will be important because that will help us set an ideal score or restrict the opposition. That said, we had a good outing here last time," he said regarding Alzarri Joseph's dream spell of six for 12 towards Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Preparation, Rohit reckoned, is the key to good fortune. "It's a special feeling to know we'll be playing another final. We've taken it game by game as we moved forward as a team. But preparation is the key. Our preparation didn't begin before the final, but after we failed to qualify last year. Our scout teams deserve credit for going and combing for talent all over the world. It makes my job easy and credit goes to the entire management. It's also helped that players have stepped up. There's no need to get emotional, but all we need to do is focus on the game ahead. That's helped us so far, so there's no need to change anything."
Can it safely be assumed that CSK get the most efficient out of Mumbai? "The biggest challenge is to be good on the day. Any team can spring a surprise, like Rajasthan Royals didn't qualify this year, but they beat us twice. The hype over the two teams - Mumbai and Chennai - is because of their success in the tournament. But every team is a threat, if you lose grip you might not have the result you're hoping for. That said, we've done well most of the season."
Coach Mahela Jayawardene touched at the core crew and their horses-for-courses coverage. "We trust a group of players, identify proven performers and back them. Like we started with Mayank (Markande) this season but felt Rahul Chahar was bowling better, Lasith (Malinga) was injured last year, but he's back now and we felt he'd be a great foil for (Jasprit) Bumrah. These are collective decisions and not easy, but as long as we're honest and transparent, everyone understands. It has helped us to be consistent and court success," he said.
Hardik Pandya has been a very important cog in Mumbai's good fortune this 12 months. "Hardik has been a case of natural progression," Jayawardene said. "Three years ago, he was finding his way. Since then he's played Tests for India. When players are 24, 25-years-old, they're still learning the game. But it's been that sort of a season for Hardik. We've made him bat higher in the order and he's done well. Hopefully he keeps learning. To have a player like that in a group like this helps," he added.
There was a lot of talk of player management ahead of the match began. The Mumbai skipper said it's been thus far, so excellent for them. "Before the tournament, we assessed each player. Individuals differ. Like Jasprit (Bumrah) likes to play games to be fit. Our physios and trainers have been constantly monitoring him. So far no issues with Jasprit and Hardik. It's important to know what the players feel. Last year we played the IPL and went on to win the Champions Trophy. I think IPL helps the players to be in touch with the game, it helps players not in form to strike form."
The trainer had the general say on what makes Mumbai a a success outfit. "It's the set-up, the quality players we have and their hunger for success. We've got a core group of players around whom we built the team and it's the result of a culture we cultivated over the years. That has helped because when youngsters are introduced, they walk into that culture. We do simple things together and believe that as long as they enjoy, they'll produce good results."
The biggest challenge is to be good on the day: Rohit Sharma
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