The former Test captain Anil Kumble Believes that India is the best opportunity to bring up the ODI World Cup since 1983, but the condition of the players would be a major problem, and ending on 28-year-old jinx is because that the team is injury-free during the event.
"My only concern is the ability of boys. If they can last the whole tournament without injury, they could probably regain the Cup," Kumble told PTI in an interview before February 19 to March 2 mega-event to be held in the sub continent.
Kumble said the Indian, the reigning champions Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka are the other favorites for the coveted trophy.
"We have a very bright possibility, is probably our best chance to win the Cup," said Kumble.
Kumble balancing advantages that India had to win back the title won last by Kapil Devils in 1983.
"We have a lot of benefits going to the tournament. Encourgaing type of players. The quality of players is good. Some of the all rounders, and a chip that can both bat and ball," said Kumble, who was part of India's World Cup campaigns in 1996 (at home), 1999 (England), 2003 (South Africa) and 2007 (West Indies).
the most successful player of India considers the subcontinent dust would be a great advantage for India.
"In addition to the shape and quality of the players, the places we play well we know our conditions. We know what we can expect," said Kumble, who as chairman of the cricketer of Karnataka, has devoted his time to carry out World Cup matches in the city.
There is talk of a disappointment to lose 1996 semifinals and the finals in 2003, Kumble said. "We came very close to winning was disappointing that we did what we could as a team every time we got close and lost, we knew we had to wait a long time as the World Cup will be played only once every four . year. "
Asked Sachin Tendulkar, playing in his sixth consecutive World Cup, will face a strong pressure for the home crowd, Kumble said: "It 's been around for 21 years so there is no doubt that it is under pressure .."
"He plays his best I've seen. He was relaxed in all the matches I've seen. If he plays the World Cup than any other ODI, he scored a lot of tracks," Kumble said.
When India set to win the title, but lost the 2003 final, Kumble said Tendulkar, like the rest of the team, I was terribly disappointed.
"Given that we were very close to victory in 2003, I am sure Sachin will be eager to win the trophy that eluded him. The whole team will also be difficult to regain the Cup after five attempts (since 1983).
Kumble said that expectations are high that the whole nation is looking for players to win the title.
"The expectations will be there as everybody wants the team to victory. But the players have the experience to cope," he said.
In addition, the top team, Kumble seemed Pakistan would be a surprise package.
"Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka will be front runners for the title with India. But we can not underestimate Pakistan, you never know what they could do.
They are an unpredictable side, "said Kumble.
Kumble newly elected Committee has ensured that the players receive the rich deserve.The changing facilities have been renovated. Box Media Outdoor has been conditioned. All the Chinnaswamy stadium, which will host five World Cup, plus two warm-up matches, received a new coat of paint.
"The players deserve the best. Without them there would be no race tracks, the public," said Kumble.
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