India continued their love affair with the ICC Champions Trophy as they registered a resounding nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second semi-final of the 50-over marquee event to set up another mouth watering, high-octane summit clash against arch rivals Pakistan. "He's been a total match-winner for India, won us so many big tournaments and big series", he said. As a team the last two, three years we are changing things a lot, especially in the dressing rooms and into the ground. We will take whatever we have in this tour to execute and not think about past tournaments, going into a big game like this. "And our mindset does not differ", Kohli said on the eve of the match.
"I think if Bangladesh can play in a planned manner, there is no reason to lose to India", Islam, who scored 145 runs in Bangladesh's inaugural Test against India in 2000, said.
"Today also he felt a bit of stiffness on his right knee, but he understands the situation really well", Kohli said.
"After the Sri Lanka game, the length and line has been impeccable even in conditions that are not offering too much, bowling such lines can offer wicket taking opportunities and credit goes to the bowlers", Kohli said at the post-match presser. "There is no fear of "what if" when we go into the middle". We are focussing on our semi-final. India won the toss and elected to field first knowing that they are one of the best chasing teams in world cricket. "You know, no one takes any opposition for granted, and Bangladesh have taken huge strides", Kohli complimented.
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Tamim Iqbal, Shakib and Mahmudullah have all shone with the bat for the Tigers, but Mosaddek Hossain could have another big role to play with the ball.
"They are a very unsafe side on their day and everyone realises that", he said. But at the end of the day, it's a cricket game, so whoever plays well, they'll win. We will play just another match.
Both India and Bangladesh retained the sides that defeated South Africa and New Zealand respectively in the final round of the group stage. "They showed a lot of composure and patience, and that is always a sign of a side that is mature now, that knows how to win matches from hard situations".
Previous year also in the Asia Cup final, a photo of Taskin Ahmed holding MS Dhoni's head went viral. The player had displayed unmatchable skills and is widely considered as the architect of India's World Cup 2011 win. But as a team we are trying to improve our cricket.
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