Former captain Kapil Dev believes India is able to win the ODI World Cup at dwelling however he doesn’t need to put the favorite tag on the hosts as loads would depend upon luck.
“I think if we can come in top four, that is more important and then it will be about stroke of luck and everything,” Kapil mentioned on the sidelines of the launch of the third version of J&Okay Open to be held at Jammu Tawi Golf Course from October 4 to 7.
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“We can’t say right now that we are favourites, of course, our team is very good. Heart says something else, mind says no we have to work very hard. I know our team, I don’t know about other teams, so I would say it is unfair for me to give a blank answer.
“As far as the India team is concerned, it is ready to play and win the championship. They should play passionately, enjoy themselves.”
India equipped for the World Cup with the Asia Cup triumph on Sunday. The 10-wicket victory towards host Sri Lanka was arrange by the pacers, who claimed all 10 wickets with Mohammed Siraj returning with magical figures of 6 for 21.
“It is wonderful (to see Siraj bowl). I feel so happy that nowadays in all continents our fast bowlers are taking all 10 wickets, that’s the cherry on the cake,” mentioned India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain.
“There was a time when we used to depend on spinners, it is not anymore, and that’s why the strength of the team has become so good.
Kapil, however, said as a fan he would have wanted to see a close match rather than a lop-sided final in Colombo.
“As a cricketer, I would like to see much close games but as a player, I feel bowl them out for 30 and win. As a spectator, probably a little close matches would have been better.”
India has a couple of health issues forward of the World Cup as some key gamers, together with Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer, suffered accidents through the Asia Cup.
While Axar is nursing each a wrist damage and a minor tear in his left quadricep, Iyer had again spasms and performed solely two matches through the continental occasion.
“In any team, if any two main players get injured then it hurts the team’s fortunes. That’s why stroke of luck is required, because if your main player gets injured, the team’s balance gets disturbed,” Kapil mentioned.
Kapil additionally lauded India opener Shubhman Gill.
“This is a youngster who we can look up to. He is the future of Indian cricket. Very very proud to have a player of that ability in India,” he mentioned.
Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com
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