The presence of Suryakumar Yadav, currently the top ranked batter in T20 format, provides some cushion for IndiaSkipper Rohit Sharma will believe India have packed enough firepower into their middle order to blow away their opponents and end their global title drought at the T20 World Cup in West Indies and the United States. They came agonisingly close to ending that barren run twice last year but were outclassed by Australia on both occasions - in the finals of the World Test Championship and the 50-overs World Cup. That India run the Indian Premier League, the richest T20 competition, and yet have not won the 20-overs World Cup since lifting the inaugural edition in 2007 does not sit well with their fans. The presence of Suryakumar Yadav, currently the top ranked batter in this format, provides some cushion for India, who have also picked an explosive middle order to make up for any sluggish start. "The one thing we really looked at was middle-overs hitting," said Rohit, who was part of India's 2007 World Cup inning team.

Source: bd News24 May 30, 2024 13:27 UTC