Sreesanth: India will win Champions Trophy, no matter who they face within the ultimate | Cricket Information
India’s unbeaten run within the ongoing Champions Trophy has taken them inside a win of lifting the trophy, as Rohit Sharma & Co defeated Australia by 4 wickets within the first semifinal on Tuesday in Dubai.
The dominant nature of India’s run has satisfied former quick bowler S ssanth that they’ll win the title no matter whether or not they play South Africa or New Zealand within the ultimate on March 9.
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India’s opponents might be selected Wednesday on the finish of the second semifinal between the Proteas and the BlackCaps.
“Would not matter who the opponents are within the ultimate, India are going to win,” Sreesanth mentioned whereas speaking to PTI.
“There may be a lot constructive vitality. They’re taking part in some great cricket. The best way Virat Kohli anchors the chase, the way in which Shreyas Iyer has stepped up — let’s simply hold our fingers crossed.”
Kohli led India’s chase of 264 in opposition to Australia with a knock of 84 that gained him the ‘Man of the Match’ award.
Earlier than this, Kohli scored an unbeaten century in India’s win over Pakistan throughout the group stage of the event, the place India additionally defeated Bangladesh and New Zealand.
“Let’s be humble in our course of. That is what Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) used to say — among the best captains I’ve performed with,” mentioned Sreesanth, who was a part of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning groups.
“Even Sourav Ganguly used to say the identical. Dada at all times used to say, let’s be humble and belief the method. That is precisely what the Indian workforce is doing… Gautam (Gambhir) bhai is doing an amazing job,” Sreesanth added.