Dhoni backs Indian team against England
Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his inexperienced team was ready to take on England in India's first five-Test series there in 55 years.
"For quite a few players it's a first tour of England," Dhoni said. But they've had exposure in South Africa and New Zealand and have a few games behind them, he said
Dhoni said the warm-up games would allow the team to get acclimatised
It's good we are going early, it will help us get into the groove. It's a long series and it's not very usual [ for us ] to play a five-Test series, he said
Overall, It's looking good. We have got enough time to prepare.
I intend to go for my shots from the first ball. It is very important to back my strength and not think too much about the situation. he said