England Under-19 captain Matthew Fisher on Sunday said that the One-day series against their India counterparts, starting here on Monday, would be a tough one but his team was here to win.
"We are not here to just develop and learn, we are here to also win. We are going to compete best we can. We know it's going to be tough but that's not an excuse. We are going to leave everything on the field, just back ourselves, " Fisher told a media conference.
The England colts will take on the India U-19 side, coached by former India batsman Rahul Dravid, in a five-match One-day series. While two matches will be played at the Brabourne Stadium, the other three games will be played at Wankhede stadium here.
"Come out and back ourselves, back our bowlers, batters. We are going to be clear with our plans and hopefully it will be a competitive series," said the England colts skipper.
Asked if there are any special plans to counter the Indian team, which has players like young Mumbai sensation Prithvi Shaw, Fisher said: "I am actually seeing a lot (of videos). So I know all the players in the Indian team are competitive and that's why they are in the team, and the same with us. I am looking forward to a competitive series."
After the ODI series, England U-19 side will play India in two four-day games, to be hosted by Nagpur.
Trainer found dead
The fitness trainer of Under-19 Indian cricket team Rajesh Sawant was found dead in a private hotel on Sunday morning, police said.
The incident came to light when 40-year-old Sawant did not report for the training session in morning and so other team staff went to his room, they said.
"When there was no response after knocking the door repeatedly, the room was opened and they (the staff members) found him lying unconscious," police said.
Marine Drive Police was informed and Sawant was immediately shifted to Bombay Hospital where he was declared dead before admission.
It is suspected that he may have died due to cardiac arrest, they added.
The exact reason of his death will be ascertained only after post-mortem, Deputy Commissioner of Police Manojkumar Sharma said.