LONDON: India's senior batsman Ajinkya Rahane is confident that if they play to their potential then they will be able to defend the Champions Trophy won in 2013. "It (Champions Trophy) will be a great challenge. Each and every team has a great combination but if we can play to oyr potential, I am sure we will do well," Rahane told BCCI.TV after team's practice session at the Lord's ground. Virat Kohli 's deputy stated that the mood in the dressing room has been upbeat after a good practice session at the 'Home of Cricket'. We had a fanstastic first practice session.

Source: Times of India May 27, 2017 16:07 UTC