Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Deep Dasgupta feels that there is absolutely no need for India to follow England’s aggressive approach in ODI cricket and rather should play the way they know to play and stick to their strength.

“I think India should play the way India knows to play. There is this tendency just because England plays in a certain manner, going hard at the top, because they also have the resources. But we don't necessarily have to follow that,” Dasgupta said while talking to Sports Today.

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According to the former keeper, England can afford to be aggressive at the top because they have the resources for it whereas Indian top order batsmen like to take their time and switch gears in the end.

“The players we have, like Shikhar, Rohit and Virat, their strike rate would be around 80 but by the time they play 30-40 balls, their strike would be 120. So it is not necessary, do you have to follow,” he added.

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The Kolkata based batsman then went on to talk about how the youngsters have performed really well for the side.

“I think India are in a very good position as far as ODIs are concerned, they will be in the top 3. And also, the heartening thing is the way the youngsters delivered, they are pushing people who are incumbent,” the 43-year-old said.

With World Cup scheduled in November 2023, the former India cricketer is of the opinion that even if the World Cup happens tomorrow, India will still be one of the favourites to win it.

"Also, the World Cup is going to happen in 2023 November, even if the World Cup is going to happen tomorrow, India are still one of the favourites to win it. In 2023, things will only get better," Dasgupta concluded.

(With Sports Today inputs)