India Look to Maintain Perfect Record Against Bangladesh, May Give Shami a Game

India has created an air of invincibility that will be difficult to overcome after their near-perfect performance in their three World Cup matches.

Similar to premium material in the digital age, which is protected by a barrier, Rohit Sharma's guys are an unstoppable force that people would pay a fortune to witness. The players would have enjoyed a little break after Pakistan was brutally destroyed in Ahmedabad before starting their campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday. It has been scheduled for Tuesday, 48 hours following their arrival in Pune, as an optional practice session. In today's cricket, a four-day break between matches is a luxury, but it also gives the players and support personnel a chance to assess their workload.

The Indian bench-cast has shown to be very formidable. Mohammed Shami and Suryakumar Yadav haven't yet been given an opportunity, despite the fact that Ravichandran Ashwin has played in Chennai and Ishan Kishan substituted for Shubman Gill in the first two games.

The management of the squad is kicking about the notion of playing Shami against Bangladesh to keep him prepared for combat in the event that the fast bowler is required later in the competition. The fact that Bangladesh is the only minor competition they face before facing major players like New Zealand, England, and South Africa has also influenced their mentality.

Shami would be difficult to fit into those games because India would probably start with three spinners to take advantage of their opponents' vulnerability against spin. In recent ODIs, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah have been favoured over Shami as the first-choice pacer. Shardul Thakur has grabbed the third seamer's position since he is regarded as a superior batsman.

On Thursday, Pune will play host to the first of its five World Cup matches. It is expected that the new surface will help the bowlers. When given the chance, Shami has always performed well; last month, he took five wickets against Australia during two of the three-match series.

Should Shami participate, Shardul might have to miss out. Alternatively, you may offer Bumrah or Siraj some leeway. Bangladesh will suffer greatly if Shakib-al Hasan, who is injured, is forced to miss the match against India.

In Pune's chilly climate, Shami might be quite dangerous, and it's likely that the ball will dart off the seam. The team bowling second may also be impacted by the dew. Although he has always been a part of the club's plans, the way the squad has been playing has made it difficult to make adjustments to the bowling unit.

There is another school of thought that suggests playing five specialist bowlers as the top-order is in excellent condition. This might be a trial option for the team before the knockout stages.

India-Bangladesh relations have always been dramatic. Bangladesh protested loudly in the 2015 MCG quarterfinal following centurion Rohit's no-ball reprieve on 90.

"We are prepared to play any combination that we want. Depending on the conditions we play in, it would be our team's challenge moving forward, Rohit stated prior to the Pakistan match.

Should a modification or two be necessary, we will be prepared for it. Additionally, the guys have been fully notified about these kinds of changes well in advance.

Although success is a habit, timing your peak is just as crucial. Whether they take the stage on November 19 or not, India's style of cricket has the potential to serve as a model for dominance in the global game.

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