I wasn't expecting showers when we landed here after a three-hour flight.

It's very hard to put some intensity and [build] combinations as when you're playing for India or South Africa or somewhere else. It's hard to maintain the intensity in that way. Our batting is not clicking.

To participate in a World Cup is a great honour and achievement. I've played in three World Cups. The whole world watches you during a World Cup and expects you to play innings to win games for your country.

They (Pakistan) gave us flat tracks last time and we won both the Test and one-day series there.

We are trying to build good partnerships and are confident of handling the Pakistani bowlers who did well against England at home.

It was tough captaining the team as I'd missed the last Test match due to fever, but I'm delighted at leading India to a win.