Shoaib Akhtar does not see any reason for India not winning the World Cup

 

Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah's smiling faces tell how powerful India is in the World Cup Photo: AFP

The expectations of the people of the country from the Indian team are so high that being runner-up in any tournament is a failure. As such, India can be said to have failed in the global arena in the last decade.

Most of the time they played in the semi-finals and reached the finals several times, but they have not touched the trophy of any ICC organized tournament since 2013. An era has also passed since the team's last World Cup win. However, since the World Cup is on their own soil, India is considered to be the 'hot favorite' from the beginning. Coping with the pressure of expectations, Rohit Sharma's team is moving forward with great vigor.

Shoaib Akhtar watching the World Cup trophy in the hands of Rohit-Kohlid Photo: Twitter

The hosts are at the top of the points table after winning the first 5 matches. They are the only unbeaten team in this World Cup so far. With the net run rate being 'healthy', just one more match will ensure a place in the last four. After completing two steps, the meeting of the golden trophy.

It's easier said than done. However, what Rohit-Kohli-Bumrah has done so far, Shoaib Akhtar feels that India will win the World Cup this time. On his YouTube channel, Shoaib said loudly, "I don't see any reason why India should not win the World Cup."

Shoaib also explained why he is keeping India ahead of the rest of the teams, 'They (India) have a complete batting and bowling lineup.' For example, in the last match against New Zealand, he brought up the issue of the depth of the Indian team, 'Shubman Gill is enough for New Zealand. Had Rohit Sharma not been dismissed suddenly, he would have had enough. If Lokesh Rahul is played at three or four, he will also do very well. In fact, India's batting lineup is very long.

Shoaib feels that there is no shortage of anything in the Indian team Photo: ICC

India's batting lineup will be discussed and Virat Kohli will not be there, what happens? Shoaib sat with praise for Kohli separately. Kohli's 354 runs in 5 innings is currently the second highest run scorer in the World Cup. Completed the century with the runs India needed to win against Bangladesh. He faced a similar equation with New Zealand, but had to return with a 5-run deficit while hitting a six.

Kohli waving to the fans after reaching Lucknow to play the next match Photo: Twitter

According to Shoaib, pressure for Kohli means an opportunity to score another century, "He is a batsman who plays better under pressure." For him, pressure is a chance to make a century, a chance to win the team. Followers were then showered with praise on Instagram. In fact, he deserves these.'

Mohammad Shami was not played in India's first four matches. However, he took advantage of the opportunity to play for the first time in this World Cup with the match against New Zealand. He finished the return match with 5 wickets. This fast bowler has also become the man of the match.