India Set to Break the Drought in T20 World Cup Final
As the excitement builds for the T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has lauded the leadership skills of Rohit Sharma. Ganguly attributes India’s undefeated streak in the current tournament to Sharma’s exceptional captaincy. With the final taking place in Bridgetown, Barbados, Indian fans are hopeful that the team can secure their first ICC title since the triumphant Champions Trophy campaign in 2013.
Ganguly, who was recently named the brand ambassador of Veedol, expressed his happiness for Sharma’s progress as a captain. He highlighted the journey Sharma has taken from leading Mumbai Indians to now steering the Indian team to a World Cup final without a single defeat.
Reflecting on Sharma’s reluctance to take on the captaincy role initially, Ganguly commended his growth and leadership qualities. With two previous World Cup finals under his belt, Sharma has proved himself as a capable leader, and Ganguly believes he is the right person to lead India to victory.
While acknowledging the challenges of winning the IPL, Ganguly emphasized the honor and significance of winning an ICC tournament. He expressed confidence in Sharma’s abilities and urged the team to play with freedom in the final.
India’s journey in major tournaments has been marked by near misses, but Ganguly remains optimistic about their chances. He pointed out that reaching the final consistently is a positive sign for the team and believes they have the potential to clinch the title this time.
Ganguly also shared his thoughts on South Africa’s historic achievement of reaching the World Cup final for the first time since their reintegration into international cricket. He expects a competitive clash between the two teams in the final.
Despite Virat Kohli’s recent struggles in the tournament, Ganguly believes he should continue to open the batting. He emphasized that players like Kohli are instrumental for Indian cricket and shouldn’t be ruled out based on a few performances.
Addressing criticisms of ICC favoring India, Ganguly dismissed such claims, stating that India’s dominance is a result of their performance and contribution to the sport. He highlighted India’s presence as a force in world cricket, both on and off the field.
With the final on the horizon, Indian fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown between India and South Africa, hoping that this could be the moment when India breaks the 11-year ICC title drought.