Ravi Shastri warns India ahead of World Cup semi-final
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Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri has
warned Indian cricket team that they would have to wait for three more World
Cups if they don’t manage to win this World Cup title.
Shastri stated that ‘‘This country is
going mad. The last time they won it 12 years ago. They have an opportunity to
do it again. The way they are playing, this is probably their best chance’’.
‘‘If they miss out this time, they
would probably have to wait another three World Cups for even thinking of
trying to win it. The pool of players is such the 7-8 player are at their peak.’’
‘‘This could well be their last World
Cup. The way they are playing, given the conditions, they have got the team to
win it.
‘‘It is extraordinary and it has taken
time, it has not happened overnight. They have been playing with each for four
to five years. Siraj joined the team three years ago.
‘‘They know the kind of areas to hit
on a consistent basis. They know it is not important to look flashy when you bowl.
It is more about consistency and getting the ball in the right areas.’’ He added.
Shasti then
praised the Indian bowling attack
‘‘ In this World Cup, they have bowled
hardly any short balls. If there is a short ball, it is used as a surprise
weapon. 90 percent of the time they have been targeting the stumps like you
must do in India hitting those three quarter length. Because of their seam
positions, they are getting the ball to nip around and that is causing a lot of
problems. It is the best attack in 50 years ever since white - ball cricket started,’’
he added.
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