Guwahati, Nov 7 : The disappointment of the three-run loss in Hyderabad behind them, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said his team is focussed on making a fresh start in the must-win sixth cricket one-dayer against Australia here tomorrow.
"It was hurting and disappointing. But we have left everything in the dressing room. We have two more games to go and that's what count now. Whatever has happened has happened.
You cannot change much about it. It's important to concentrate on what lies ahead and stay fresh mentally," Dhoni said at the pre-match press conference.
India trail the seven-match series 2-3 after the loss in Hyderabad. Asked about the team's strategy, Dhoni said the hosts would rely on a good batting effort and an improved fielding display.
"Strategy is to get off a good start and then capitalise on it and dictate terms on the opposition side. We have done well in patches. It's important to be consistent especially when it comes to fielding. So we are hoping to field well," he said.
On whether the middle-order's inconsistent form is a concern, Dhoni said though the performance has not been too good, he is not worried.
"We rely on a good start but every now and then your openers don't score and the pressure comes to the middle order. This is one of the series, where the middle order has not performed consistently," he said.
Nov 07, 2009
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