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    "excerpt": "Nottingham, July 11 - With the ICC 2019 World Cup slated to be held in Britain, Indian cricket team vice-captain Rohit Sharma feels the One-Day International (ODI) series against England will be a crucial one as it will help to",
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    "editor1": "<p>Nottingham, July 11 - With the ICC 2019 World Cup slated to be held in Britain, Indian cricket team vice-captain Rohit Sharma feels the One-Day International (ODI) series against England will be a crucial one as it will help to access his side&#39;s preparation for the mega event.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAfter a convincing victory in the recently concluded three-match T20I series, India are all set to take on England, the No 1 ODI side, in the 50-over format with the first of the three-match rubber slated to be held here on Thursday.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nTalking to reporters on the eve of the first one-dayer, Rohit said: &quot;With the World Cup in England exactly a year later, in terms of preparations, it will be good for us to see where we stand as a team.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;What sort of combinations, targets can be available for us. What we need to do to move forward as a team. This tour brings another challenge for us.&quot;&nbsp;<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRohit also said that India has performed well in England in limited-overs cricket and would once again play as per their strategies.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;As a team, we have done well in English conditions. We have responded well to the challenges. This English team will put us under pressure,&quot; he said.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;It will important for us, to play to stick to our strengths and strategies. Then we will be fine,&quot; he added.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nCommenting on Thursday&#39;s game, Rohit hinted that despite the nature of wickets, his side will prefer to chase however, it all depends on the toss.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nNotably, the wicket at Tent Bridge has been a batting paradise and it was the same venue where England had scripted a world record in ODI history after putting a massive 481\/6 on board against Australia recently.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;When you are playing on pitches like that, you want to bat the second preferably. This team also prefers to chase, But toss isn&#39;t our control,&quot; Rohit said adding: &quot;However, we don&#39;t go out and bat to score 400 runs but rather analyze the situation after 30 overs and see what score can be put on.&quot;<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThe Indian opener further expressed that the ODI series could possibly see high-scoring games but his side&#39;s sole aim was to play good cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/gallery\/582\/rohit-sharma-with-his-wife-ritika-sajdeh-5305\"><strong>IN PICS:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma with his wife Ritika Sajdeh<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"page-break-after:always\"><span style=\"display:none\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;The last series was high-scoring. I am expecting nothing else but a high scoring series,&quot; the vice-captain said.&nbsp;<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&quot;But its always nice to have a score in front of you, I am sure it will be the same with England as well. For us batting or bowling first is immaterial, playing good cricket is the focus,&quot; he added.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nCommenting on K.L. Rahul&#39;s batting position, Rohit said the decision lies with skipper Virat Kohli, and will be taken on Thursday.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nApplauding Rahul, who also slammed a ton in the just concluded T20I series, Kohli&#39;s deputy said wherever he bats, Rahul will certainly make an impact irrespective of his batting position.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>IANS<\/p>\r\n",
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