'A big-match player': Rohit Sharma tells Shubman why India is holding back it's trump-card player

India maintained ir stronghold on home soil as y thrashed Bangladesh by seven wickets to maintain ir strong run in ODI World Cup. Men in Blue are dubbed as one of favourites for World Cup title and ir current run suggests y are very much determined to end ir trophy drought this time. This was ir fourth consecutive win in tournament.

3 things you need to kw

• India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets
• Virat Kohli brought up his 48th ODI ton in Pune
• Men in Blue will w face New Zealand

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Rohit Sharma reveals big game player in Indian Team

Indian bowlers did a good job as y restricted Bangladesh to a competitive 256 runs. Powered by some brilliant exhibition of batting, Rohit Sharma and Co had an easy chase courtesy of a brilliant century from Virat Kohli. KL Rahul stitched a partnership with Kohli as latter helped batsman register his third World Cup ton. But later, Rohit Sharma revealed that Shardul Thakur was supposed to take strike at number five, but it was too late as Rahul had already gone in ahead of KKR all-rounder. He also added that Shardul is a big game player and his opportunity will definitely come.

In a conversation with Shubman, Captain Rohit divulged details:

Shubman: How did you feel when you got out? were you angry? Why you didn't hit ball urds?

Rohit: Why would I feel angry? I played shot wrong. I should've played it urds.

Indian Cricket Team players Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma & KL Rahul congratulate Virat Kohli after his century in IND vs BAN ODI World Cup (Im: AP)

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Shubman: We haven't won against New Zealand at ICC events.

Rohit: We are playing good cricket. We will give our full effort. We have to do what we doing as a team. We can't think too far ahead. 

Shubman: Shardul Thakur was supposed to come at number five instead of KL Rahul. Why did you change decision?

Rohit: It happened because Shreyas Iyer got out on that ball. I had told Shardul, “ Get ready, you will be next.” But by time Shardul padded up Rahul was already on field.

Shubman: Fans were disappointed t to witness Shardul's batting.

Rohit: He will get it. He is a big game player.

India will be put through a lot of challenges in next few matches as y are scheduled to face New Zealand, England and South Africa in ir next four World Cup matches.