Lara tips India to win World Cup

Lara says MS Dhoni’s men have been in top form in both Tests and One-Day Internationals leading up showpiece event.


Afp January 18, 2011

NEW DEHLI: West Indies batting legend Brian Lara picked India as favourites to win the World Cup starting next month but warned they would face enormous pressure playing before home crowds.

Lara, 41, said MS Dhoni’s men have been in top form in both Tests and One-Day Internationals leading up the showpiece event, which will be hosted by India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

“With the World Cup in Asia, India are definitely the favourites,” the former West Indies captain told reporters after conducting a coaching clinic for youngsters at the Firoz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi.

“India have been on the top of their game, they will be a very tough team to beat. They have a well-balanced team that can compete with anyone in the world, but playing before home crowds will not be easy.”

Published in The Express Tribune, January 19th, 2011.

COMMENTS (5)

karachiite | 13 years ago | Reply chances of winning Ind Eng SA Aus Sri Pak WI NZ BD Zim in that order
maitre | 13 years ago | Reply There is a lot of slip between the cup and a lip.
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