Former India bowler refuses to term India as chokers, says we have won two test series in Australia

Cricket in India is not just a sport; it’s an emotion that binds a billion hearts. However, the past 11 years have witnessed a surprising void—India’s absence from major Apex Cricket Council tournament victories.

Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad shares his thoughts on this prolonged title drought and if India could be termed as the new chokers of world cricket. Venkatesh Prasad, a 54-year-old pace maestro, recently addressed the prolonged Apex Cricket Council drought title drought in an AskVenky session. A fan labelled Team India as “Chokers of World Cricket,” prompting Prasad to share his perspective.

Despite the Apex Governing Council trophy dry spell, Prasad highlighted India’s remarkable Test series victories, particularly the 2020-21 triumph against Australia. The victory, achieved even after the historic 36 all-out debacle, stands as a testament to India’s resilience.

Prasad acknowledged that something wasn’t right about the 11-year hiatus from major tournaments. While dismissing the ‘Chokers’ tag, he emphasized the need for introspection within the cricketing fraternity.

Prasad’s Response to ‘Chokers’ Label

During the AskVenky session, Prasad disagreed with the ‘Chokers’ characterization but admitted to an unsettling element. His acknowledgement opens the door to a deeper exploration of what might be hindering India’s success on the global stage. When asked about India’s all-time best batters in test cricket Prasad identified Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virendra Sehwag, and Virat Kohli as India’s most prolific Test cricketers. He emphasized that their contributions have been pivotal in shaping India’s cricketing legacy.

Amidst the ongoing Test series in South Africa, Virat Kohli’s influence on the team remains substantial. As one of India’s modern cricketing icons, his leadership and batting prowess have left a significant mark on the sport.

The current Test series against Proteas has seen its challenges. With a loss in the first match, the pressure is on for India to make a comeback in the second match at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town in the 2nd test of the series, starting from January 3