'Can't Wait To Feel The Atmosphere' - Rohit Sharma Excited Before T20 World Cup 2024

Rohit Sharma excited for the T20 World Cup 2024 [X.com]

With just two days remaining for the marquee T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA, Team India is putting in the hard yards in the nets to prepare for the crucial matches ahead.

India will face Bangladesh in a warm-up match at Nassau Stadium, New York. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, after inspecting the venue, described it as "beautiful."

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"It looks beautiful. It's quite an open ground. When we come here and play our first game, I just can't wait to feel the atmosphere in the stadium," he said. "It's a decent capacity as well. Hopefully, it's gonna be a good one."

Ahead of the much-awaited clash, Rohit spoke to the ICC about the conditions in the USA.

"We're looking to understand the conditions more importantly (before the tournament proper) as we haven't been here before," Rohit told ICC.

The 37-year-old batter emphasized the need for his side to get into a "rhythm" before the real action starts, intending to use the warm-up game as a springboard.

"(We will) try and make the most of the conditions, get used to what it's going to be like on June 5 when we play our first game," he added.

A key challenge for the Indian team will be adapting to the drop-in turf, a rarity in international cricket. "It's just about getting into that rhythm of getting the feel of the ground, pitch, and stuff like that," he said.

The Men In Blue will lock horns with Ireland in their inaugural match at Nassau Stadium, New York, on June 5. 

[PTI inputs]

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