For now it’s pure business, getting the job done: India skipper Rohit Sharma

MUMBAI: Over the past few weeks, his team has transformed into an unstoppable force vanquishing everyone on its path to glory. But, in Wednesday's semifinal against New Zealand, India skipper Rohit Sharma also wants "luck to favour" his squad.

"Now, the time has come that you need a little bit of luck as well to favour you, go your way. Obviously, we are going to be brave enough. And hopefully, fortune favours the brave," Rohit said on the eve of the big-ticket game.

Rohit said, the hosts will not be required to make big changes in regards to their mindset and approach just because they are headed into the semifinal clash.

"(In) the first (half) of the tournament, if you see, I think we chased the first five games and then the next four games we batted first. In terms of the areas that we wanted to cover, we have covered almost every bit of it," Rohit told the media here before India's only training session ahead of the semifinal game.

"But again, like I said, we do understand the importance of this week, but for us I do not think we need to do anything different from what we've been doing in this tournament," he said.

"We have backed certain players whom we have given certain roles -- we will stand with them, we have to give credit to Rahul Dravid, will continue this in future as well -- role clarity and giving freedom is so vital."

When asked about his journey, Rohit said: “I will think about my journey after 19th, but now it's business, pure business and getting the job done for the team.”

The captain said pressure has always been a part of the journey for them as Indian cricketers and it will be no different when they take the field for the semi-final. Agencies

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