Rohit Sharma Sets Realistic Expectations for India's T20 World Cup Batting

Team India captain Rohit Sharma has set realistic expectations for fans regarding scoring at the Nassau County International Stadium, where the Men in Blue will play their first three group matches in the T20 World Cup.

Addressing the media ahead of India's opening game against Ireland on Wednesday, Rohit emphasized that the surfaces at the venue will pose significant challenges for batters, unlike the high-scoring pitches of the IPL.

"Certainly it doesn't look like a place where you can score easily. So we've got to be a little mindful of that and see what best we can do. That is what the experience in the dressing room is all about and we have got a lot of that," Rohit stated.

India's warm-up match against Bangladesh at the same venue, which they won by 60 runs, provided insights into the difficult batting conditions. Rohit pointed out the necessity of adapting quickly to these surfaces.

"We are all coming off playing in IPL where a lot of runs were scored, so it's important to have that balance, understand what is required here. It's certainly not going to be IPL kind of scores here, so we are very mindful of that and we just need to assess as quickly as possible and then bring your game into the picture," he added.

The Indian skipper also highlighted the importance of finding the right team composition, particularly the balance between seamers and spinners. Reflecting on their match against Bangladesh, Rohit noted the effectiveness of spin on these pitches.

"When we played the game with Bangladesh, all three spinners bowled two overs. It wasn't that easy to hit them. And in yesterday's match (SA versus SL), the spinners also took wickets. No one knows the conditions," Rohit explained.

As Team India prepares to face Ireland on Wednesday, the talk of breaking their ICC title drought since 2013 has resurfaced. Reflecting on this, Rohit stressed the importance of staying focused on the present.

"I have thought a lot about this thing. I am just going to go and play the way I can and get everyone together to play as a team. I will be focusing on that. Everyone in the team has their own way of dealing with tournaments like World Cup and I'm sure they'll take the right calls as well. But for me, it's important not to look too far ahead. Just think about what we need to do tomorrow, play the game well and then take it from there. Not think too much and put pressure on yourself," Rohit said.

Following their opener against Ireland, India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in New York on June 9.

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