The World Cup in the 50-over format is round three months away from getting underway and all of the groups are making ready for the mega occasion. The schedule was solely introduced earlier this week with England and New Zealand locking horns in the match opener on October 5 whereas the ultimate is scheduled to be performed on November 19. Meanwhile, West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has given his views in regards to the hosts of the World Cup, India.
He is backing Virat Kohli to dominate in the mega occasion regardless of the previous India captain not at his fluent greatest over the previous few years. However, Kohli is returning to his greatest and Gayle believes his very long time RCB teammate is mentally and bodily robust. The Universe Boss additionally said that gamers like Kohli undergo robust phases in profession and there’s no purpose why he will not dominate with the bat in the World Cup.
“Tough times don’t last long tough players last longer. Virat is tough mentally as well physically. I don’t see any reason why he shouldn’t go to this World Cup and dominate. As players, we always go through phases where things seem a bit dull and you need positive energy around to uplift yourself. Once we get back in the groove, we know how dangerous we can be,” Gayle stated whereas talking to PTI.
Moreover, he additionally felt that the strain can be on the Men in Blue as they’re taking part in at residence and are the favourites as properly. “I know India have not won an ICC trophy in a long time and same is the case with us (West Indies). We last won in 2016. Pressure will be on India as they play at home as favourites,” Gayle added.