 You can't afford to relax any day: Dhoni
27th Jun 2008 23:05 IST
Agencies
Wary of an unpredictable Bangladesh team, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said his side would not make the mistake of taking their opponents lightly as even a hint of complacency could lead to them being upstaged in the super-four encounter of the Asia Cup in Karachi on Saturday.
India start overwhelming favourites tomorrow but Bangladesh are known to stun fancied teams once in a while which has prompted Dhoni to remind his players of the perils of taking the opposition lightly.
"Cricket is a cruel game and you can't afford to relax any day. We are here like the others to try to win this tournament as it is a big one from the Asian point of view," Dhoni said.
Dhoni said Thursday night's win over Pakistan, which gave the Indians two carry-forward points, was just the kind of morale booster needed ahead of the super-four stage.
"We are carrying two points forward with us and that is a very big advantage for any side," he said.
India go into tomorrow's match still unsure about the fitness of Irfan Pathan, who has not played in the last two matches due to a side strain.
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