"It's a long way to go, and is like a combination of playing three-dimensional chess and bridge and trying to run a NASA space programme, all at the same time, " he added.
As it turned out, Bridge - who this week ruled out playing for England at the World Cup - shunned Terry's outstretched hand.
"I am just looking forward to meeting everyone at the training ground, starting work and getting out on the pitch and playing in front of the fans, " added Bridge.
BBC: Wayne Bridge completes West Ham loan move from Man City
India face South Africa at Trent Bridge on Tuesday but they will be playing for pride alone after seeing their title defence crumble at an electric Lord's, where their supporters were in the majority and the atmosphere was sensational.
The 41-year-old was linked with a role at Stamford Bridge after bringing the curtain down on his playing career, but the mooted move never came to fruition.
Chelsea and United are playing on Sunday in a top of the table clash at Stamford Bridge.
Playing rummy for small stakes with whoever was the dummy in the bridge game, she cheated, and, when caught, laughed and denied it.
Smith, who spent one winter playing baseball in the USA, has been told he will definitely play at Trent Bridge.
Bridge, 29, has not played since early December when he was injured playing against Chelsea.
Terry has remained playing for his club since his liaison with Vanessa Perroncel -- who had a child with Bridge -- was first revealed and he helped the London club to return to the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over title rivals Arsenal on Sunday.
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