shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Sports News > Cricket News > Article > Ind vs Eng Dhonis team favourite in ODIs says Alastair Cook

Ind vs Eng: Dhoni's team favourite in ODIs, says Alastair Cook

Updated on: 25 August,2014 08:30 AM IST  | 
PTI |

England skipper Alastair Cook started playing mind games as he said that a change of format will certainly help the Indian team terming them favourites in the five-match ODI series starting here today

Ind vs Eng: Dhoni's team favourite in ODIs, says Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook

Bristol: England skipper Alastair Cook started playing mind games as he said that a change of format will certainly help the Indian team terming them favourites in the five-match ODI series starting here today.

Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook 


"A change of format will obviously do them good. It's not quite the same ground-hog day for them probably," the sarcasm in Cook's statement was not lost as he referred to India's woeful show in the last three Tests of the recently concluded series.


"We've got to remember they're world champions at 50-overs, so they obviously know what they're doing and will probably go into this as favourites. But if we play well, we're hard to beat in our conditions," Cook said on the eve of the first one-dayer.


India lost the five-match Test series 3-1 in embarrassing fashion after losing by huge margins in the last three Tests at Southampton, Manchester and the Oval. This was despite taking a 1-0 lead in the series at the Lord's.

But the change in format should give them more confidence, having completed a 95-run win over Middlesex in the single warm-up game at Lord's on Friday.

Meanwhile, for England, the ODI World Cup in Australia-New Zealand comes into focus as this is their last engagement at home.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK