I think that there are many reasons why India has a very realistic chance to regain the World Cup this time(after 28 years).
1. Statistically, the blend of average age and experience favors India
Records and history are not predictors of the future but they are perfect indicators. There is always truth in the numbers because they are objective and real. Playing in a world cup game, I believe is not like anything you have played before and any experience the players can get in World Cup games can only make them better. India has 7 players coming in from the 2007 team. Tremendous.
2. The home crowd advantage is unbeatable
The upspring of T20 cricket has only made the crowds in India crazier, if they were not already.
India could be winning a certain percentage of the game even before it begins each time esp in some of the bigger venues like Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore
3. The team is a good mix of orthodox seniors(Tendulkar..) and the unorthodox youngsters (Y Pathan..)
When Sri Lanka won the 1996 WC, what they had in their arsenal which was difficult to find in others was the brute force and aggression of their openers and other youngsters, experience and cool head of the seniors and the never say never attitude of all the players -- All of which are back in fashion but this time in the Indian Camp!
4. There are 5 batting all-rounders(Sehwag, Yuvraj, Raina, Pathan,Tendulkar) and 2 bowling all-rounders(Harbhajan and Zaheer)
Time and again we have seen that the team that can bat deep, bowl variety & field well will eventually prevail even if these qualities are exhibited by players who are not record holders for anything. India is filled with players who can do just that-- some of them record holders too!
5.The leadership unit starting from the chairman of selectors to the captain is fearless and calm - terrific combination
Kris Srikanth in his days was known for bludgeoning the bowlers(sometimes carelessly) and its a sweet coincidence that he is the chairman of selectors for a team with a equally charismatic and gutsy captain.
6. All players are fit and rearing to go
The starting eleven for the WC had not played together until the warm up game 2 days ago where they showed they could unleash a game that would be entertaining and ruthless. They have all been circulated around the bench nicely enough to enjoy their game and the break.
7. They are enjoying their game
What more can I say...
GO TEAM!
Records and history are not predictors of the future but they are perfect indicators. There is always truth in the numbers because they are objective and real. Playing in a world cup game, I believe is not like anything you have played before and any experience the players can get in World Cup games can only make them better. India has 7 players coming in from the 2007 team. Tremendous.
2. The home crowd advantage is unbeatable
The upspring of T20 cricket has only made the crowds in India crazier, if they were not already.
India could be winning a certain percentage of the game even before it begins each time esp in some of the bigger venues like Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore
3. The team is a good mix of orthodox seniors(Tendulkar..) and the unorthodox youngsters (Y Pathan..)
When Sri Lanka won the 1996 WC, what they had in their arsenal which was difficult to find in others was the brute force and aggression of their openers and other youngsters, experience and cool head of the seniors and the never say never attitude of all the players -- All of which are back in fashion but this time in the Indian Camp!
4. There are 5 batting all-rounders(Sehwag, Yuvraj, Raina, Pathan,Tendulkar) and 2 bowling all-rounders(Harbhajan and Zaheer)
Time and again we have seen that the team that can bat deep, bowl variety & field well will eventually prevail even if these qualities are exhibited by players who are not record holders for anything. India is filled with players who can do just that-- some of them record holders too!
5.The leadership unit starting from the chairman of selectors to the captain is fearless and calm - terrific combination
Kris Srikanth in his days was known for bludgeoning the bowlers(sometimes carelessly) and its a sweet coincidence that he is the chairman of selectors for a team with a equally charismatic and gutsy captain.
6. All players are fit and rearing to go
The starting eleven for the WC had not played together until the warm up game 2 days ago where they showed they could unleash a game that would be entertaining and ruthless. They have all been circulated around the bench nicely enough to enjoy their game and the break.
7. They are enjoying their game
What more can I say...
GO TEAM!
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