MUMBAI: Between unpredictable Pakistan and perennial underdogs New Zealand lies the battle for the fourth semifinalist's slot at this 50-over ICC World Cup in England, says Sachin Tendulkar. The different 3, in no particular order, are Australia, England and India, says the batting legend.
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Not South Africa, now not West Indies. No point out of Sri Lanka, in any way. It is moderately Australia's re-emergence publish the go back of Steven Smith and David Warner, England's belligerent batting order and India's talented younger bunch that is enjoying at the master's mind as the big-ticket tournament attracts closer.
Here's why Tendulkar strongly believes in the shortlist he shared with IdealNews on Wednesday.
"The bigger the occasion, the more they rise to it," says Tendulkar about Australia, and that he puts it first and foremost to talent and not anything else. "At this level, with the confidence and talent that they arrive at each big tournament, it's only because of the array of talent they possess and the skills that individuals bring to the table," he says.
The former India World Cup profitable cricketer reckons the go back of Steven Smith and David Warner, particularly the latter, shall be a huge spice up to the Aussies. "He's a huge asset and he's looking very dangerous at the moment," says Tendulkar.
With England, the assertion is far more practical - which workforce has proven the ability to chase 359 with six wickets and five overs to spare. "The batting order looks in ominous form. England are going to be very strong contenders," provides Tendulkar, taking into account that this is able to very much turn out to be a batsman's World Cup.
But extra on that later.
India, in the batting maestro's opinion, are right up there alongside Australia and England as favourites. Reason? "They're a young and talented bunch that has played some really good cricket over the last two years," says Tendulkar.
But more than mere skill, he sees a well-rounded unit on this Indian workforce. "MS (Dhoni) is back in the right touch," Tendulkar observes, reiterating the most obvious - how much the World Cup-winning captain's excellent form may just mean to the workforce and its prospects over the next month. "Some time back, he did go through his share of struggle but …" he trails off, somewhat assured that the wicketkeeper-batsman will proceed to be the game-changer for India in the middle-order.
It is the fourth spot a few of the semifinalists that he's still now not so assured about but. New Zealand, for the perpetual threat they bring along, and Pakistan - well, as a result of they're Pakistan - are his split choices.
Back to why he believes this could be the batsman's World Cup. The converting face of an English summer season, coupled with two important elements - the restructuring mindset of a batsman in white ball cricket, because of T20 leagues and the International Cricket Council's (ICC) 'two new balls rule' presented in 2012 - are primary reasons why the workforce that puts extra runs at the board will have the final giggle, believes Tendulkar.
"The reverse swing has gone missing after the two new balls rule came in. The ball doesn't go through enough wear and tear to bring that aspect into the game. That's one area (where bowlers have lost out)," says Tendulkar.
The different bit - sprouting of T20 leagues - has led to a heavy alternate of mindsets, he provides. "Batsmen have constantly redefined (limits). The task of clearing boundaries has gained impetus," he says.
Tendulkar believes the emerging popularity of the T20 structure, coupled with a way of acute showmanship that batsmen tend to aspire for, have led to including those further muscle mass to run-getters.
English summer season, if it's anything else like what it turned out to be final yr, will best upload to the batting spectacle that white ball cricket is so immersed in, he says. "The weather will certainly have a very crucial role to play. Dry, sunny conditions are going to assist batsmen. The wickets have plenty to offer to batsmen as we saw in this recent England-Pakistan series. Think about it, more than 700 runs being scored in what, 95 overs? (England chased with five overs to spare). That is something to take into account," says Tendulkar.
However, he does imagine India have the all-round arsenal to counter them, excluding that he doesn't in finding it very proper that the onus will have to best be on Virat Kohli. "This is as much about Virat as any other team member. I don't think there needs to be so much focus only on one individual," says Tendulkar.
The 46-year-old speaks from a heavy volume of enjoy. Year after yr, season after season, particularly in the course of the 90s, Tendulkar carried the weight of India's batting on his shoulders. But he doesn't see it that way.
"That's how the outsider saw it, maybe. For us, as a team, it was every individual contributing. That was the case then, and that is how it will be now. A few individuals will always be stepping up but in the end, it's about the team. Without the support of the entire team, not much can be achieved," he says.
Two talented wrist spinners, a top quality pace assault, two proven openers, a No. three batsman who is simply the best in the world at this time, and the MS Dhoni factor - all put together, Tendulkar reckons India do have considerable skill to take an excellent shot on the Cup.
ICC WORLD CUP 2019 SCHEDULE
Not South Africa, now not West Indies. No point out of Sri Lanka, in any way. It is moderately Australia's re-emergence publish the go back of Steven Smith and David Warner, England's belligerent batting order and India's talented younger bunch that is enjoying at the master's mind as the big-ticket tournament attracts closer.
Here's why Tendulkar strongly believes in the shortlist he shared with IdealNews on Wednesday.
"The bigger the occasion, the more they rise to it," says Tendulkar about Australia, and that he puts it first and foremost to talent and not anything else. "At this level, with the confidence and talent that they arrive at each big tournament, it's only because of the array of talent they possess and the skills that individuals bring to the table," he says.
The former India World Cup profitable cricketer reckons the go back of Steven Smith and David Warner, particularly the latter, shall be a huge spice up to the Aussies. "He's a huge asset and he's looking very dangerous at the moment," says Tendulkar.
With England, the assertion is far more practical - which workforce has proven the ability to chase 359 with six wickets and five overs to spare. "The batting order looks in ominous form. England are going to be very strong contenders," provides Tendulkar, taking into account that this is able to very much turn out to be a batsman's World Cup.
But extra on that later.
India, in the batting maestro's opinion, are right up there alongside Australia and England as favourites. Reason? "They're a young and talented bunch that has played some really good cricket over the last two years," says Tendulkar.
But more than mere skill, he sees a well-rounded unit on this Indian workforce. "MS (Dhoni) is back in the right touch," Tendulkar observes, reiterating the most obvious - how much the World Cup-winning captain's excellent form may just mean to the workforce and its prospects over the next month. "Some time back, he did go through his share of struggle but …" he trails off, somewhat assured that the wicketkeeper-batsman will proceed to be the game-changer for India in the middle-order.
It is the fourth spot a few of the semifinalists that he's still now not so assured about but. New Zealand, for the perpetual threat they bring along, and Pakistan - well, as a result of they're Pakistan - are his split choices.
Back to why he believes this could be the batsman's World Cup. The converting face of an English summer season, coupled with two important elements - the restructuring mindset of a batsman in white ball cricket, because of T20 leagues and the International Cricket Council's (ICC) 'two new balls rule' presented in 2012 - are primary reasons why the workforce that puts extra runs at the board will have the final giggle, believes Tendulkar.
"The reverse swing has gone missing after the two new balls rule came in. The ball doesn't go through enough wear and tear to bring that aspect into the game. That's one area (where bowlers have lost out)," says Tendulkar.
The different bit - sprouting of T20 leagues - has led to a heavy alternate of mindsets, he provides. "Batsmen have constantly redefined (limits). The task of clearing boundaries has gained impetus," he says.
Tendulkar believes the emerging popularity of the T20 structure, coupled with a way of acute showmanship that batsmen tend to aspire for, have led to including those further muscle mass to run-getters.
English summer season, if it's anything else like what it turned out to be final yr, will best upload to the batting spectacle that white ball cricket is so immersed in, he says. "The weather will certainly have a very crucial role to play. Dry, sunny conditions are going to assist batsmen. The wickets have plenty to offer to batsmen as we saw in this recent England-Pakistan series. Think about it, more than 700 runs being scored in what, 95 overs? (England chased with five overs to spare). That is something to take into account," says Tendulkar.
However, he does imagine India have the all-round arsenal to counter them, excluding that he doesn't in finding it very proper that the onus will have to best be on Virat Kohli. "This is as much about Virat as any other team member. I don't think there needs to be so much focus only on one individual," says Tendulkar.
The 46-year-old speaks from a heavy volume of enjoy. Year after yr, season after season, particularly in the course of the 90s, Tendulkar carried the weight of India's batting on his shoulders. But he doesn't see it that way.
"That's how the outsider saw it, maybe. For us, as a team, it was every individual contributing. That was the case then, and that is how it will be now. A few individuals will always be stepping up but in the end, it's about the team. Without the support of the entire team, not much can be achieved," he says.
Two talented wrist spinners, a top quality pace assault, two proven openers, a No. three batsman who is simply the best in the world at this time, and the MS Dhoni factor - all put together, Tendulkar reckons India do have considerable skill to take an excellent shot on the Cup.
Tendulkar picks India, Australia, England to make World Cup semis
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