NOTTINGHAM: Faced with an "intimidating atmosphere", Indian captain Virat Kohli on Thursday promised the marquee World Cup clash with Pakistan will bring the most productive out of his players.
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Kohli was once speaking after the game between India and New Zealand was once deserted without a ball being bowled.
"It's been competitive for years, it's a marquee event all over the world, honour to be a part of the big game. Brings out the best in all of us," Kohli stated of the June 16 face-off at Old Trafford.
"For Sunday, we know we're there when it comes to the mindset. Just about going out there and having a game plan, executing it," he stated after the washout in opposition to New Zealand.
Like in earlier editions of the showpiece, the upcoming India-Pakistan match has also generated a large number of buzz, with lovers of both groups eagerly waiting for the beginning of the game.
"As soon as you enter the field, it's calm and relaxed. The atmosphere from the outside, for the first time, it's a bit intimidating, but we'll look to execute well."
Talking about Shikhar Dhawan, who has suffered a thumb injury, Kohli stated, "Shikhar will be in a plaster for a couple of weeks, we'll assess and see. Hopefully, he'll be available for the later half and the semi-finals. He's motivated, we wanted to keep him back."
World Cup Schedule | Points Table
Kohli was once speaking after the game between India and New Zealand was once deserted without a ball being bowled.
"It's been competitive for years, it's a marquee event all over the world, honour to be a part of the big game. Brings out the best in all of us," Kohli stated of the June 16 face-off at Old Trafford.
"For Sunday, we know we're there when it comes to the mindset. Just about going out there and having a game plan, executing it," he stated after the washout in opposition to New Zealand.
Like in earlier editions of the showpiece, the upcoming India-Pakistan match has also generated a large number of buzz, with lovers of both groups eagerly waiting for the beginning of the game.
"As soon as you enter the field, it's calm and relaxed. The atmosphere from the outside, for the first time, it's a bit intimidating, but we'll look to execute well."
Talking about Shikhar Dhawan, who has suffered a thumb injury, Kohli stated, "Shikhar will be in a plaster for a couple of weeks, we'll assess and see. Hopefully, he'll be available for the later half and the semi-finals. He's motivated, we wanted to keep him back."
Pakistan game will bring the best out of us, says Kohli
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