Former India coach Ravi Shastri stated that profitable the World Cup takes time and India is ready for the win. He additionally cited the examples of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi and stated that it took them a very long time to win the elusive trophy.
Speaking to Sportsyare, Shastri stated, “I think India are outstanding. They have been consistent – they regularly reach finals and semi-finals. Look at Sachin Tendulkar. It took him six World Cups to win an ICC trophy.” Had to play. 6 World Cups means 24 years. And in his final World Cup he gained.
“Look at Lionel Messi. A traditional instance. I imply how lengthy has he been enjoying? And when he began profitable, he gained the Copa America and the World Cup and in addition scored within the last. So it’s a must to wait. It will rain,” he stated.
The Argentine celebrity gained his maiden World Cup in Qatar in December final 12 months whereas Tendulkar gained the 2011 World Cup held in India. The World Cup can be hosted in India after 12 years.
Shastri as coach with Virat Kohli as captain led India to the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup. However, in an in depth sport, the facet completed second towards eventual runners-up New Zealand.
The pair additionally reached the ultimate of the WTC in 2021 and couldn’t outdo the Williamson-led Kiwis to elevate the mace as soon as once more. India, underneath the Rahul Dravid-Rohit Sharma duo, could be trying to finish a 10-year trophy drought within the 50-over World Cup this 12 months. The Men in Blue final gained the trophy in 2013. Mahendra Singh Dhoni led the staff to victory within the ICC Champions Trophy.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
