Rahul and Bumrah's fitness and form, Kuldeep's striking power in middle overs biggest gains heading into the World Cup
"Arre baad me phodo yaar, World Cup jeetne ke baad me phodo," was India skipper Rohit Sharma's humorous response after his first answer in the post-match press conference was interrupted for almost a minute because of crackers going off in Colombo.
India had just thrashed Sri Lanka to win the Asia Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday and the Indian skipper was chuffed. Far from how he was when India boarded the flight to travel to Sri Lanka. Along with their kitbags, the team members may have travelled with apprehension too.
Jasprit Bumrah was coming back from a lengthy lay-off as were Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. There were concerns regarding the middle-order too.
However, after Sunday, things look to be falling in place for the World Cup, which India will host from October 5.
Rohit was happy that in the Asia Cup, India were tested by strong opposition in different facets of their games.
"The way Hardik and Ishan played vs Pakistan (group stage in Pallekele) after we were 66 for 4 and the maturity, they showed to play the way they wanted to play. We were relaxed in the dressing room. KL Rahul's hundred vs Pakistan (Super Four, Premadasa) after being informed at the last minute that he was in the playing XI. Virat's hundred and the way Kuldeep Yadav bowled vs Pakistan and while defending 213 vs Sri Lanka and the way our pacers have bowled, makes you happy," Rohit explained.
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