Virat Kohli is adamant England are the 'team to beat' at this year's T20 World Cup as he rejected suggestions from Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler that India are firm favourites to prevail on home soil. Yet, on the eve of the first of five T20s between the teams in a series that has been billed as a dress rehearsal for the tournament, Kohli insists England's status as world number ones in the format puts a target on their back. Virat Kohli (above) is adamant England are the 'team to beat' at this year's T20 World CupThe India skipper said: 'I actually think it's England who will be the team to beat. They're the number one side in the world and the prime focus will be on them in this World Cup. 'In the World Cup we'll obviously need our most experienced T20 bowlers - and he's right up there with anyone else with the new ball, in the middle overs and at the death as well.

Source: Daily Mail March 11, 2021 16:07 UTC