Legendary India batsman and former captain Sunil Gavaskar believes that India...
Digital Desk: India will kick off their trip to the T20 World Cup 2022 against arch-rivals Pakistan at the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23. Despite the absence of major players such as Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, the Men in Blue are considered one of the favourites to win the tournament due to their formidable lineup.
Legendary India batsman and former captain Sunil Gavaskar believes that India has more than enough preparation for the T20 World Cup after practising in Australia for more than three weeks.
"One thing for sure. If the Indian team does not win this T20 World Cup it won't be for lack of preparation. Not only have they gone to Australia almost three weeks before their first game of the tournament, they are also playing practise games against good sides that should get them ready for the tournament," Gavaskar opined in his column in the Mid-Day.
"The old saying, 'if you fail to prepare then prepare to fail' will not apply to this Indian team as, apart from these games in Australia, they also played six T20 matches at home and won four out of those to show that they are tuning in nicely for the big event," he added.
Sunil Gavaskar believes that India has struggled in previous multi-team events due to a lack of preparation.
"India's performance in the white ball bilaterals has always been good, be it at home or overseas, but it's in the multilateral events that they have been stumbling. In the past it's been because they have come cold into the event," he said.
"But that isn't the case this time around, and that's why, with a terrific blend of youth and experience, there's optimism among Indian cricket fans that the Cup should be coming home. Yes, the other teams have also been playing practise games and that should hold them in good stead, but there's a buzz about this Indian team despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja," Gavaskar added.
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