"Well if you see, more often than not, the team that we have played with (this year in T20's), looks like a team that can play in any condition, especially in this format. Let's not talk about the 50-over format. But in T20s, we can play with this team anywhere in the world," said Dhoni after India crushed UAE by 9 wickets in Asia Cup last night.
Dhoni was in playful mood when a Bangladeshi scribe asked a long and winded question with basic intent of trying to know if this is the last time that the limited overs skipper will be playing in this country.
On a serious note, Dhoni said that he expects the final to be a tough one as Bangladesh knows the conditions well.
"As I said, any good team if they are the home team, they will always know the conditions very well. So to beat a home team is always difficult. Also Bangladesh, over the years has developed a lot. They have improved their strength. They know the condition well, as I have said. It will be a good final.
Dhoni feels that they will have to stop the big-hitters in Bangladesh team and should not allow any particular bowler to have an outstanding day.
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Dhoni also does not think that Bangladesh being the home team will have any "unfair advantage" on these strips.
Dhoni said that the team is well prepared for T20 World Cup and there are no injury concerns as of now.
"As of now, there are no injury concerns. In the coming matches what will happen we don't know. If someone gets a niggle, you look to give him a rest if opportunity arises. These are sports-related injuries, if someone gets hit by a ball. It's useless to think about those things. But until now everyone's fit. They are all looking good.
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