‘The legend has spoken’ – Fans react as legendary cricketer opens up on India’s winning chances in ODI World Cup 2023
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Team India is all set to lock horns against defending champions England on October 29 at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow for their upcoming clash of the ODI World Cup 2023. Notably, the Men in Blue are currently at the top of the table and remain undefeated with five out of five wins in the ongoing tournament so far.
Following their back-to-back five wins, a plethora of former cricketers and experts have praised them. However, this time, legendary cricketer MS Dhoni has opened up about India’s winning chances in the ODI World Cup 2023. The wicketkeeper-batsman had called Rohit Sharma and Co. a great and balanced team that had been performing well in the big tournament.
“It’s a very good team. Bohot accha balance hai team ka. Harlog acha khel rahe hain (The team’s balance is extremely good. All the players are playing well). So everything is looking very good. Isse zyada main kuch nahi bolunga, baaki samajhdaar ko ishara kaafi hai (I won’t say anything more than this. For the wise, the signal is enough),” MS Dhoni said.
They want to win for India for sure: MS Dhoni
However, the CSK star feels there is still a difference between the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squad and the 2023 ODI World Cup squad. The 42-year-old legend believes that the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squad was more united, as they wanted to win the tournament for Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Moreover, the stylish right-handed batsman affirms that he is not sure how many wanted to dedicate the trophy to India’s stalwart Virat Kohli.
“There’s a big difference between the two teams. That team (the 2011 World Cup-winning Indian side) was a lot more united. They wanted to win the World Cup for Sachin Tendulkar. He commanded a lot of respect from others. I am not sure about this team. Don’t know who wants to win the World Cup for Virat Kohli. But, they want to win for India for sure. This is a big difference,” he added further.
Check out how fans have reacted to his statement:
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