NEW DELHI: Indian legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar is confident that India will win the 2019 World Cup. He confirmed that there is no doubt of winning the World Cup by India.
Tendulkar said, “I have gone on record saying that we have a perfect balance in the team where we will be competitive in any part of the world or on any surface.” Tendulkar believes host England will provide India with their toughest challenge, while New Zealand too is a team to watch despite having just lost 4-1 to India at home.
“I know New Zealand has struggled in this series but it’s a good unit, one needs to be on their toes while playing,” Tendulkar said, adding, “It’s all about getting the early momentum. My judgment on the toughest contenders would be England, while New Zealand would be the dark horse.”
Tendulkar said that Australia would be a different side when the banned duo Steven Smith and David Warner return. “I think Australia at full strength will be a formidable side,” Tendulkar said. “With Smith and David Warner back in the team and their other bowlers coming back into the ODI squad, it will be a competitive side.”
The 2019 World Cup will begin on May 30, with India’s first game scheduled against South Africa on June 5 in Southampton.
India has had a successful 12 months in ODI cricket. After beating South Africa 5-1, they lost the ODI series to England 2-1 but regained momentum to win the Asia Cup as well as series to Australia (2-1) and now New Zealand.
(Agencies)
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