MUMBAI: High-flying India crashed to a surprising 2-3 defeat against Australia at home in the bilateral ODI sequence and the setback should act as a warning call for Virat Kohli and his males going into the upcoming World Cup as one of the most favourites, feels former captain Rahul Dravid.
India led 2-Zero in the five-match sequence, however misplaced the ultimate 3 to the reigning World Cup champions to lose an ODI sequence after a lengthy gap.
These video games are the ultimate of the 50-over competition for India going into the World Cup commencing on May 30 in England.
"I think there was a bit of notion that we are going to walk there and win the World Cup easily. So it's a good thing that has happened. What it has (the outcome against Australia) reminded us is that we have to play the World Cup very, very well," said Dravid.
Dravid was once speaking at an event along with his former India teammate Sanjay Manjrekar on Wednesday.
"In a way I think it's a good balancing factor. India has performed well in the last couple of years. There was a little bit of talk that we are almost going to walk in there and win the World Cup very easily because we are the No. 1 team and we have been dominating one-day cricket for the last couple of years," said India's current beneath 19 and A staff coach.
"But I don't find anything strange from my perspective watching the series. I still feel that we are going to be one of the favourites. But it's going to be tough. It's going to be competitive," the cricket stalwart insisted.
Both Dravid and Manjrekar additionally spoke back queries at the much-talked about work load factor in the IPL beginning on March 23 for some key Indian avid gamers, who are anticipated to make the World Cup squad, comparable to Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya.
All rounder Pandya is coming off a lower back damage layoff that compelled him to omit fits in Australia in addition to the house sequence against the similar fighters at home.
"Most players are smart about these things. They know how to handle their body. I don't think the players would put their body on the line. I was reading Patrick Cummins (Australia pacer) saying that he feels better bowling when he is constantly playing rather than having rested and coming back," Dravid said.
"So to each player, it's different. There cannot be a blanket case that all should be rested. We have to just trust the players. They know what needs to be done," he opined.
Manjrekar was once even more forthright and said the Cricket Board should no longer put drive on IPL franchises to relaxation some avid gamers in view of the following World Cup.
"My views won't be appreciated. This is free enterprise. IPL is capitalism at its best. I don't think there should be any outside interference. It should be up to the franchises. Don't think there should be pressure (on IPL franchises) from the Cricket Board (BCCI) (to rest some players)," the previous Test batsman became TV commentator remarked.
Both additionally talked concerning the numbers recreation in cricket.
India led 2-Zero in the five-match sequence, however misplaced the ultimate 3 to the reigning World Cup champions to lose an ODI sequence after a lengthy gap.
These video games are the ultimate of the 50-over competition for India going into the World Cup commencing on May 30 in England.
"I think there was a bit of notion that we are going to walk there and win the World Cup easily. So it's a good thing that has happened. What it has (the outcome against Australia) reminded us is that we have to play the World Cup very, very well," said Dravid.
Dravid was once speaking at an event along with his former India teammate Sanjay Manjrekar on Wednesday.
"In a way I think it's a good balancing factor. India has performed well in the last couple of years. There was a little bit of talk that we are almost going to walk in there and win the World Cup very easily because we are the No. 1 team and we have been dominating one-day cricket for the last couple of years," said India's current beneath 19 and A staff coach.
"But I don't find anything strange from my perspective watching the series. I still feel that we are going to be one of the favourites. But it's going to be tough. It's going to be competitive," the cricket stalwart insisted.
Both Dravid and Manjrekar additionally spoke back queries at the much-talked about work load factor in the IPL beginning on March 23 for some key Indian avid gamers, who are anticipated to make the World Cup squad, comparable to Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya.
All rounder Pandya is coming off a lower back damage layoff that compelled him to omit fits in Australia in addition to the house sequence against the similar fighters at home.
"Most players are smart about these things. They know how to handle their body. I don't think the players would put their body on the line. I was reading Patrick Cummins (Australia pacer) saying that he feels better bowling when he is constantly playing rather than having rested and coming back," Dravid said.
"So to each player, it's different. There cannot be a blanket case that all should be rested. We have to just trust the players. They know what needs to be done," he opined.
Manjrekar was once even more forthright and said the Cricket Board should no longer put drive on IPL franchises to relaxation some avid gamers in view of the following World Cup.
"My views won't be appreciated. This is free enterprise. IPL is capitalism at its best. I don't think there should be any outside interference. It should be up to the franchises. Don't think there should be pressure (on IPL franchises) from the Cricket Board (BCCI) (to rest some players)," the previous Test batsman became TV commentator remarked.
Both additionally talked concerning the numbers recreation in cricket.
Defeat to Australia warning sign for India ahead of World Cup: Rahul Dravid
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