No need to do anything different in final, Shastri tells Indian team
The Hindu
Ravi Shastri believes Shami will have a significant role to play in the final in Ahmedabad
India will be overwhelming favourites in the upcoming World Cup final against Australia, the team's former head coach Ravi Shastri said on November 17 while urging the hosts to stick to their game plans.
On the sidelines of an event in the city, Shastri spoke on India's approach in the title clash saying they do not need to do anything different.
"I think they will be relaxed. They are playing at home, and it's a very experienced side. And they don't need to do anything different.
"The way they have played.... it will be around the way they had left in the last game. They should be holding that cup very soon.
"India will win the World Cup. They will start as favourites in the final. They have played outstandingly well," Shastri said.
Despite having beaten Australia in the league stage, India will be under pressure against the five-time world champions, who have a great record in ICC finals.
But Shastri believes that if the Men in Blue are able to stay calm and soak in the pressure, then they can emerge triumphant.
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