{"id":4704,"date":"2023-10-06T21:28:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T21:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thisbiginfluence.com\/?p=4704"},"modified":"2023-10-06T21:28:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T21:28:27","slug":"can-india-cricketers-win-world-cup-for-a-billion-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thisbiginfluence.com\/?p=4704","title":{"rendered":"Can India cricketers win World Cup for a billion fans?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"e1j2237y5 bbc-q4ibpr ebmt73l0\">\n<div class=\"bbc-1atl7vu euvj3t14\">\n<ul role=\"list\" class=\"bbc-ccegd7 euvj3t12\">\n<li role=\"listitem\" class=\"bbc-1a3w4ok euvj3t11\">By Suresh Menon<\/li>\n<li role=\"listitem\" class=\"bbc-1p92jtu euvj3t10\">Sports activities author<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2023-10-06\" class=\"bbc-1dafq0j e1mklfmt0\">quarter-hour in the past<\/time><\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"e1wxwc760 bbc-1bh6w8m ebmt73l0\">\n<figure class=\"bbc-1qdcvv9 e1aczekt0\">\n<div class=\"bbc-rl27ak e1p9mbna1\"><amp-iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin\" layout=\"fill\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/polling.bbc.co.uk\/ws\/av-embeds\/cps\/news\/world-asia-india-66862930\/p0gjsy1v\/en-GB\/amp\" title=\"Media player\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-e2e=\"media-player\"><noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"bbc-1b4920d e1cpbhy72\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/512xn\/p0gjt6xf.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/240xn\/p0gjt6xf.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/320xn\/p0gjt6xf.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/480xn\/p0gjt6xf.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/624xn\/p0gjt6xf.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/images\/ic\/800xn\/p0gjt6xf.jpg 800w\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"bbc-1k5stce e1cpbhy70\">To play this content material, please allow JavaScript, or strive a special browser<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/noscript><\/amp-iframe><\/div><figcaption dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-nbxve2 e6i104o0\"><span role=\"text\"><span class=\"bbc-m04vo2\">Video caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>India: Cricket followers share their World Cup recollections<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\"><b>Can India win the 2023 World Cup? <\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">The reply is, sure, after all, they will. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">They&#8217;ve one of the best workforce on the planet, they&#8217;re enjoying at dwelling and so they have a superb current document, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/cricket\/66837123\" class=\"focusIndicatorReducedWidth bbc-n8oauk e1p3sufg0\">including the triumph at the Asia Cup<\/a> the place 5 of the highest 9 one-day groups participated. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">However we additionally should acknowledge that a number of different groups have roughly the identical likelihood of profitable: Australia, England, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa. Solely the final two haven&#8217;t gained earlier than.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Ever since they gained their first World Cup in 1983 in England, India have gone into each version of the match as one of many favourites &#8211; together with at dwelling 4 years later. However a senior participant in 1987 turned conventional considering on its head by asserting that enjoying at dwelling would imply extra stress. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Familiarity with circumstances could be trumped by unrealistic crowd expectations, went the argument. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">India had been ultimately knocked out of the match within the semi finals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">However the destiny wasn&#8217;t repeated in 2011 after they gained at dwelling, with the ultimate stroke being a six hit by skipper MS Dhoni.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Between 1983 and 2011, India made it to the ultimate in South Africa in 2003, however collapsed in a heap in opposition to Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Now expectations are excessive once more from the workforce to repeat the triumph of 2011.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"bbc-1qn0xuy\">\n<div class=\"bbc-sni631\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><amp-img class=\"bbc-image\" layout=\"responsive\" alt=\"India's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the Asia Cup 2023 super four one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 11, 2023\" src=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/640\/cpsprodpb\/11975\/production\/_131135027_gettyimages-1659244795-594x594.jpg\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/240\/cpsprodpb\/11975\/production\/_131135027_gettyimages-1659244795-594x594.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/320\/cpsprodpb\/11975\/production\/_131135027_gettyimages-1659244795-594x594.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/11975\/production\/_131135027_gettyimages-1659244795-594x594.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/624\/cpsprodpb\/11975\/production\/_131135027_gettyimages-1659244795-594x594.jpg 624w, https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/800\/cpsprodpb\/11975\/production\/_131135027_gettyimages-1659244795-594x594.jpg 800w\" fallback=\"\" attribution=\"Getty Images\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bbc-kaivkm\" role=\"text\"><span class=\"bbc-m04vo2\">Picture supply, <\/span>Getty Photos<\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-nbxve2 e6i104o0\"><span role=\"text\"><span class=\"bbc-m04vo2\">Picture caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>India&#8217;s Virat Kohli will play his fourth ODI World Cup<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">However a World Cup is a wierd beast. Groups must tempo themselves over greater than six weeks. The format, which sees every of the ten groups enjoying in opposition to one another, signifies that an early loss may not matter. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">It occurred in 1992 when Pakistan had been on the verge of being eradicated however &#8220;fought like cornered tigers&#8221;, as urged by their skipper Imran Khan, and went on to win the match.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Pacing is essential, since a workforce can peak too early or not late sufficient, play their finest earlier than the ultimate after which fade away, as occurred with India in South Africa in 2003.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">The best problem for coaches is to maintain their gamers match and time their peaks completely. Completely different gamers have completely different rhythms, and to make sure that their peaks coincide on the proper time is the essence of the preparation throughout a World Cup. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">It was heartening for India that their two main gamers who had been coming back from damage received into the groove instantly. Jasprit Bumrah arrange Indian victories with early wickets, bowling with the form of ability that has taken him to the highest of his career. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">KL Rahul, who was informed simply 5 minutes earlier than the match in opposition to Pakistan that he could be enjoying, responded with a century, and saved wickets within the match along with his typical lack of fuss. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"bbc-1qn0xuy\"><figcaption dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-nbxve2 e6i104o0\"><span role=\"text\"><span class=\"bbc-m04vo2\">Picture caption, <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Jasprit Bumrah is the mainstay of India&#8217;s bowling assault<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Youthful gamers are additionally doing effectively. Opener Shubhman Gill moved to quantity two on the planet rankings behind Pakistan&#8217;s Babar Azam, whereas Ishan Kishan has been enjoying effectively in opposition to among the finest bowling on the planet. Virat Kohli &#8211; the one participant within the workforce who performed the 2011 closing &#8211; made a shocking century in opposition to Pakistan within the Asia Cup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Nevertheless, the shortage of a batter within the high half who may also bowl a number of overs restricts their manoeuvrability and may have an impact because the match progresses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Kuldeep Yadav has made a slight technical adjustment to his bowling, with a extra straightened run-up and bowling barely faster and it&#8217;s paying him dividends. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">Most groups which have gained the World Cup have been in a position to name upon six and even seven bowlers (Sri Lanka in 1996 being a superb instance), thus overlaying for an out-of-form performer or damage throughout a match. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">For India to win, a majority of the batters and all 5 bowlers should be constant. Staff choice will due to this fact be of utmost significance. The important thing could be all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and his health to persistently bowl by way of the match. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">For the reason that heydays of the West Indies and the primary three World Cups from 1975, there haven&#8217;t been absolute favourites, though Australia gained thrice in a row on the flip of the century. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\">And that&#8217;s the allure of the World Cup &#8211; three completely different international locations have gained the final three editions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-19j92fr ebmt73l0\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" class=\"bbc-hhl7in e17g058b0\"><i class=\"bbc-h1y5j7 eih42320\">BBC Information India is now on YouTube. <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@bbcnewsindia\" class=\"focusIndicatorReducedWidth bbc-n8oauk e1p3sufg0\" aria-label=\"Click here, external\">Click here<\/a><i class=\"bbc-h1y5j7 eih42320\"> to subscribe and watch our documentaries, explainers and options.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"bbc-1qn0xuy\"\/>\n<p><h2 id=\"Read-more-India-stories-from-the-BBC\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"bbc-kf21ty eglt09e0\">Learn extra India tales from the BBC:<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<figure class=\"bbc-1qn0xuy\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-asia-india-66862930.amp\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Suresh Menon Sports activities author quarter-hour in the past To play this content material, please allow JavaScript, or strive a special browser Video caption, India: Cricket followers share their World Cup recollections Can India win the 2023 World Cup? The reply is, sure, after all, they will. 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