It’s the natural dream of every selection committee to win a World Cup during its tenure.
Board of Control for Cricket in India senior selection committee chairman M. S. K. Prasad believes that India, more or less, has the core team ready for the coming World Cup in England.
In an exclusive interview with Sportstar, the former India stumper shares his thoughts.
How significant is the OneDay series win in Australia and then the triumph in New Zealand as India prepares for the World Cup in England later this year?
Yes, it is very significant considering the earlier record we had in Australia. This success is a testimony to the planning and hard work of the team management and the selection committee.
What do you feel are the strong points of this Indian team?
The first and foremost point about this team is that it has a leader in Virat Kohli who doesn’t leave any stone unturned to win a game. There are no halfmeasures about the efforts this team puts in.
Earlier, we were always a team that used to bank upon our batsmen to win a series. Now, we have a team that has both fast bowlers and spinners who can pick 20 wickets a Test match on any surface and against any side in the world. Moreover, this is a fit team, very good in fielding and catching too and has excelled in all three departments of the game.
What are your thoughts on our fast bowling in Australia?
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