DUBAI – New Indian captain seems to be nervous ahead of the crucial matchagainst Pakistan.
Rohit Sharma who is leading India for the first time in a majorinternational tournament at the Asia Cup 2018 says he is “a bit nervous,but very excited”, reported ICC link.
With Virat Kohli rested for the tournament, Sharma will call the shots overthe next week-and-a-bit in the United Arab Emirates.
He’s donned this role before, though, and to considerable success: He ledIndia to the Nidahas Trophy title against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh inMarch, and 2-1 and 3-0 victories in one-day internationals and Twenty20Internationals against Sri Lanka in December.
Despite that, there are some nerves. “Captaincy is a big responsibility,”he told reporters on the eve of India’s tournament-opener against HongKong. “I’ve done it before in a series, but this is a very big tournamentfor me. I’m quite excited. A bit nervous, obviously, but very excited.
“It’s an important tournament, and I’ve played with these boys quite a bit,so we understand each other. I’m looking forward to it.”