This is our chance to get combination right before World Cup, says Rohit Sharma

Dubai: The World Cup is still eight months away but India skipper Rohit Sharma feels that the six-nation Asia Cup starting Saturday will give his side a chance to work towards a “perfect combination” going into next year’s mega event.
India are still searching for a perfect middle order combination in the one-dayers even as they have a settled top three batsmen in stand-in skipper himself, Shikhar Dhawan and regular captain Virat Kohli.
Asked if the Asia Cup will be a build up to next year’s World Cup in England, Rohit said: “In a way, you can say that. Every team wants to go to the World Cup in a good frame of mind. But we shouldn’t be looking too far ahead. Obviously the Asia Cup gives every team an opportunity to get the combination right before the World Cup.”
“The World Cup is too far ahead. We will play a lot of games before that. A lot of players will get an opportunity to stake claim for a berth in that World Cup squad. It’s a great opportunity to try for that perfect combination,” said Rohit.
India begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong on September 18 before taking on arch-rivals Pakistan the next day. While India versus Pakistan games are of primary interest, Rohit said it’s not just about one match.
“By no means I am saying that focus should be on one game as all the games that are going to be played over here will be quite competitive,” he said. “The focus should be on the whole tournament.” (PTI)