India is set to take on Bangladesh in their fourth match of the ongoing ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 on Thursday (October 19). India's match against Bangladesh, a team that has emerged victorious in three out of their last four encounters with the Men in Blue, is scheduled to be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Notably, IND vs BAN ODI World Cup match marks Pune stadium's debut as a venue for the World Cup. India, who have triumphed in all three matches of the ODI World Cup 2023 thus far, is keen to put on another impressive performance on Thursday, aiming to outclass the Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh side.
Prior to the crucial match against Bangladesh, the Indian players engaged in net sessions in Pune on both Tuesday and Wednesday to familiarise themselves with the local conditions.
In a video shared by the BCCI's official Instagram account, Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who has been the highest run-scorer for India in their recent ODI World Cup matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan, was seen showcasing his off-spin bowling skills during the net session with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as the batsman. The video, captioned "Say hello to off-spinner Rohit Sharma," has gone viral, sparking hopes that Rohit might contribute as a bowler during the ODI World Cup 2023, thereby providing India with an additional part-time bowling option.
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The top order of the Indian cricket team has been in impressive form over the past two matches in this edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Rohit Sharma has been the standout performer, leading the team in scoring. He currently occupies the fourth position on the list of the tournament's top run-scorers, with 217 runs in three matches, and has an opportunity to claim the top spot.
Indian team's bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been in exceptional form, having already claimed 8 wickets in just 3 matches. He currently holds the third position on the list of the tournament's leading wicket-takers and stands a chance to move to the top position if he takes four or more wickets in today's clash.