Press Trust Of IndiaPosted on Jun 09, 2008 at 15:15 Updated Jun 09, 2008 at 20:35
Dhaka: India coach Gary Kirsten ruled out any Indian Premier League hangover on the team and asserted that the transition from Twenty20 to One-Day cricket would be smooth for his wards in their tri-series opener against arch-rivals Pakistan here on Tuesday.
Talking to reporters ahead of the match, Kirsten said the team think-tank have done enough to ensure that the players swiftly adjust into the One-Day mode.
"It is something we have given some considerations and thoughts too. We need to make sure that our game plan and strategies are designed for 50 overs cricket. It is different to what they did in IPL. So, we worked hard during the last two days to get things right," Kirsten said.
The Indian players just finished their assignment in the 44-day IPL and had hardly any breathing space as they flew in here for the tri-series.
Asked if they were made to play too many matches, Kirsten said, "That is the reason that the selectors have chosen a pretty young side for this tournament and the Asia Cup.
Source: http://www.cricketnext.com/news/transition-to-odis-from-t20-will-be-smooth/32062-13.html
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