England captain Alastair Cook says his team is aware of the huge challenge ahead when it takes on India in the five-match one-day series and believes that if it plays the best cricket consistently it can face anything.
Speaking to media after the team’s training session ahead of the first one-dayer against England here on Thursday, Cook reminds that they have had fantastic preparations in the last 10 days including two warm-up games in the City.
“What has gone in England this summer (referring to the way his team got the better of India in Tests and one-dayers) is gone. It is a new series and in totally different conditions. Hopefully, we can start well,” Cook said to a query.
“Essentially, the boys worked really hard in the last few days. It is amazing how so many youngsters are coming up. And, India is a great place for anyone to prove his class,” the England captain said.
Cook says to master the reverse swing you need to have the skills. “I hope that there will be some reverse swing to put the opposition under pressure,” he said. ““I do believe that there will be more of spin bowling in the one-day series,” he said to a query.
The England opener also made it clear that the best side would be picked for the one-dayer depending on the conditions. “We are a strong side and there are no issues,” he insisted to a query.
Referring to the Indian team, Cook said they were aware how strong the Indian team could be. “A very talented side indeed,” he added.