They may be facing tremendous pressure to deliver at home, but India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes his team is not weighed down by the tag of 'favourites' for the upcoming World Cup.
In pic: MS Dhoni
Experts reckon this is the best chance for Team India, ranked No. 2 in ODIs, to win the coveted trophy for a second time and repeat the feat of 1983 in front of home fans.
"For a change we won't be considered underdogs, because most of the places we go there is plenty of pressure on us. I think the Indian cricket team always performs under pressure, because it is a big part of Indian cricket. What we have done in the last three years is that we have changed the meaning of pressure to responsibility, and we take it as an added responsibility," Dhoni said, at a promotional event, in Mumbai on Tuesday, where he was named brand ambassador for electronics giant Sony.
He refused to make predictions on India's performance at the mega event, which commences February 19.
"I never predict much when it comes to cricket. We believe in each of us, and the support staff members are also there to help us. We believe in doing the process; so no prediction about the World Cup. We will just give it our best shot."
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