Rohit Sharmathe calm and confident captain of the Indian cricket teamHe made it clear that his team is ready for the challenge that Bangladesh will present in the upcoming two-match Test series, which begins on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Bangladesh’s confidence is soaring after defeating Pakistan in a two-match Test series in Pakistan and they are expected to present a tough challenge to the Indian team in the upcoming Test series.

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Well, Rohit acknowledged that every team relishes the opportunity to beat India, and it has become a target for many teams, but their focus is solely on their own game.

Send an open warning to the Bangladesh cricket teamThe Indian captain said the tourists can find joy in trying to outdo Team India and insisted they are not fazed by the outside noise as they have competed and beaten the toughest teams in the world.

Rohit Sharma said at the press conference in Chennai: “Every team wants to beat India; everyone enjoys it. We let them enjoy it. We have played a lot of cricket against a variety of teams. We will concentrate on our own game.”

Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team will have a completely new coaching staff for the upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh, except for fielding coach T. Dilip.

Rohit Sharma welcomes new coaching staff ahead of Bangladesh Test series

With Gautam Gambhir, Abhishek Nayar, Morne Morkel and Ryan ten Doeschate now part of the coaching staff, there is a renewed energy in the team and Rohit admitted they have to adapt to them.

Rohit said he is familiar with the style of Gambhir and Nayar and is impressed with how smoothly Morkel has adapted to the coaching role.

However, Indian captain Rohit has not had much interaction with Ryan but is well aware of the former Dutch all-rounder’s calming influence.

Ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai, Rohit is confident that his players will gel well with the new coaching team, with each bringing their own unique style to the table, stressing that adapting to different coaching techniques comes naturally.

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After 17 years of playing international cricket, the Indian captain said he is well aware that every coach brings his own philosophy to the table.

Whether he has worked with Rahul Dravid, Vikram Rathour or Paras Mhambrey in the past or now with the new coaches, things will be the same and Rohit said he is ready to adapt to new perspectives in the team.

Rohit said: “I know Gautam Gambhir and Abhishek Nayar very well. Against Morne Morkel, we played very tough cricket. Ryan, I didn’t get much of a chance either, but from what I have been able to gather, he seems quite understanding in Sri Lanka. Like I said, I know Gautam Gambhir very well. They all have their own style – Rahul, Paras and Vikram had their own style.”

“I have worked with different coaches, I have been playing for 17 years, so I know that everyone has different perspectives and you have to adapt to them. We don’t have any problems per se, understanding is very important and we have it,” he concluded.