Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed confidence in the Indian team’s chances at the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the USA and West Indies from June 2 to 29.
Assessing the 15-member Indian squad, Ganguly praised the team’s depth and match-winning capabilities. “They are a very strong team. All the 15 were good enough to be selected,” he said.
Ganguly highlighted the presence of star players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson, emphasizing their ability to turn matches in India’s favor. He also commended the inclusion of Shivam Dubey, a promising all-rounder.
The former captain acknowledged the importance of spinners in the West Indies, where the pitches are typically slow and low. “They are playing in the West Indies, where the pitches will spin and will be slow and (will keep) low and big grounds. Spinners will be important,” he said.
Ganguly explained the decision to select an additional spinner over finisher Rinku Singh, stating that the team wanted to prioritize spin bowling. “They wanted to go with another spinner. He has not got a place, but it’s just the beginning for Rinku.”
Regarding the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Ganguly, who is the team director of Delhi Capitals, acknowledged the intense competition among teams for playoff berths. “Everybody is on the same boat,” he said.
