India’s legendary cricketer Kapil Dev made a surprising prediction about India’s performance in ICC champions trophy.
Kapil Dev on yesterday said that though the current Indian squad possess all the ability to win the championship, his mind says that its England who holds the best chance of winning the title.
“My heart want India to lift the trophy, but my cricketing mind says it is England who has more chance of winning the tournament,” says Kapil Dev.
“Team England carries the best balanced eleven in the tournament. Players like Ben stokes, Jason Roy, Eoin Morgan can win the match themselves,” he added.
At the same time Kapil Dev is not ready to lose hopes on Virat Kohli and is confident that the Delhi stalwart will bounce back into form in the ICC Champions Trophy commencing on 1 June.
“It (Kohli’s form) should not be (a worry). I know his (Kohli) ability and talent. He will bounce back. I don’t see any reasons (why) he will not be among the runs,” Kapil told PTI in an interaction arranged by event broadcasters Star Sports and digital platform Hotstar at Mumbai on Wednesday.
“He is an important player (for the team) and if he starts getting runs, then the whole team gets motivated. If your captain starts getting runs, it’s the best thing that happens,” Kapil added.
The former Indian captain is satisfied with the composition of the side that will be defending its title, and is of the belief that it’s for the first time that India’s bowlers will be leading the charge in quest for glory.
