After smashing victories against Pakistan and South Africa, two fancied teams of world cricket, India’s carnival shifts to Perth where it takes on United Arab Emirates.
People are looking at India differently in this World Cup, and the game against UAE gives the team a chance to reiterate those views.
India has raised the bar in every match, and this game is unlikely to bring about a change in its approach.
We know that nine times out of 10 the more fancied and powerful team wins, but India would do well to avoid complacency.
Speculation is rife in the Indian camp about experimenting and giving some on the bench a game. In my opinion, there is no case for changing the XI. Let it be remembered, this is the World Cup and it is just the third game for India. The team has had enough rest between games. Every player needs to be motivated enough since the statistics of World Cup count.
