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Friday, February 18, 2011

India not under pressure, MS Dhoni about opening match

About the Saturday's maiden match in the 10th ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 against host Bangladesh, the Indian Captain Mahindra Singh Dhoni says "We are not under pressure".

Mahindra Singh Dhoni was speaking at a press conference at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka today. 

"… we need to attack hard in the beginning," he said terming Bangladesh a strong opponent, with two world-class spinners. 

"Spinners can really put pressure," Dhoni said indicating to Bangladesh captain Sakib Al Hasan and Abdur Razzaque. "Their pacers will also do well." 

Asked whether India would be able to overcome the 2007 World Cup shock, he said: "It has to be…." 

Bangladesh had defeated India, which eventually led to its elimination from the 9th World Cup's first round.