Former captain Kapil Dev believes India is able to win the ODI World Cup at dwelling however he doesn’t wish to put the favorite tag on the hosts as quite a bit would rely on luck.
“I believe if we will are available prime 4, that’s extra necessary after which it is going to be about stroke of luck and all the pieces,” Kapil mentioned on the sidelines of the launch of the third version of J&Ok Open to be held at Jammu Tawi Golf Course from October 4 to 7.
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“We will’t say proper now that we’re favourites, in fact, our workforce is excellent. Coronary heart says one thing else, thoughts says no we’ve got to work very laborious. I do know our workforce, I don’t find out about different groups, so I might say it’s unfair for me to provide a clean reply.
“So far as the India workforce is worried, it is able to play and win the championship. They need to play passionately, take pleasure in themselves.”
India equipped for the World Cup with the Asia Cup triumph on Sunday. The ten-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’s great (to see Siraj bowl). I really feel so joyful that these days in all continents our quick 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 once we used to rely on spinners, it isn’t anymore, and that’s why the energy of the workforce has change into so good.
Kapil, nonetheless, mentioned as a fan he would have needed to see an in depth match quite than a lop-sided closing in Colombo.
“As a cricketer, I want to see a lot shut video games however as a participant, I really feel bowl them out for 30 and win. As a spectator, in all probability somewhat shut matches would have been higher.”
India has just a few health considerations forward of the World Cup as some key gamers, together with Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer, suffered accidents throughout the Asia Cup.
Whereas Axar is nursing each a wrist harm and a minor tear in his left quadricep, Iyer had again spasms and performed solely two matches throughout the continental occasion.
“In any workforce, if any two most important gamers get injured then it hurts the workforce’s fortunes. That’s why stroke of luck is required, as a result of in case your most important participant will get injured, the workforce’s stability will get disturbed,” Kapil mentioned.
Kapil additionally lauded India opener Shubhman Gill.
“This can be a teenager who we will look as much as. He’s the way forward for Indian cricket. Very very proud to have a participant of that means in India,” he mentioned.