Gary Kirsten Backs Team India to Lift World Cup Again
Former South African opener Gary Kirsten, who was India's coach in their World Cup 2011 triumph, reckons India have learnt how to win World Cups.
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- Updated: February 13, 2015 08:42 PM IST
Former South African opener Gary Kirsten is aware of Team India's capabilities. The man who coached India in their World Cup 2011 triumph in the sub-continent in 2011 feels Mahendra Singh Dhoni is capable of repeating the feat Down Under in the 2015 World Cup, starting on February 14. Here's looking at this and some of the other top headlines of the day (February 13).
Team India can win World Cup again: Gary Kirsten
Gary Kirsten, on Friday, backed out-of-sorts Team India to shrug off their poor form and lift the coveted World Cup trophy again. "I think there is a lot of pessimism around their opportunities but they have learnt how to win World Cups, so they know how to do it. This World Cup boils down to three games, its that simple -- quarters, semis and finals," Kirsten said while countering criticism against India's poor form before the tournament. (Read more)
Pakistan's best chance to create history vs India: Moin Khan
Former wicketkeeper and current chief selector Moin Khan backs Pakistan to beat India and break the World Cup jinx on Sunday. (Read more)
Bookies don't trust Team India to defend crown
According to several leading betting websites (like Ladbrokes, betfair and skybet) India are not highly-rated to defend their World Cup title. (Read more)