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India on ODI trial

Hosts aim to build momentum in three-match series against England starting today ahead of this month’s Champions Trophy; skipper Rohit Sharma backs pacer Mohammed Shami to come good amidst pressure

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India skipper Rohit Sharma at the Jamtha nets yesterday. Pic/AFP

India skipper Rohit Sharma at the Jamtha nets yesterday. Pic/AFP

The three-match ODI series between India and England begins here today with both teams aiming to build momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy. Under mounting scrutiny over his recent form — albeit in a different format — India skipper Rohit Sharma stands at a pivotal moment in his international career. With media trials questioning his performances and speculation rife about his future, the Indian skipper has a point to prove in the ODI series. Facing the press ahead of the series opener in Nagpur, a slightly ruffled Rohit tackled key concerns, including team selection, pacer Mohammed Shami’s form and the wicketkeeping conundrum among others.

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