Having not done well since the 2011 World Cup, India would be looking to come up with a good showing this time around when the 20-20 World Cup 2022 rolls around. The last time India won an international world tournament was the 2013 Champions League, since then the Men in Blue have fared poorly in world events.
However, India have been dealt a major blow even before the first ball of the tournament is bowled. So far, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah are ruled out of the 20-20 World Cup due to injury. According to the latest report, their replacement Deepak Chahar will also miss the tournament due to a sudden injury.
With confidence having taken a hit, India will have to do something special if they’re to win this edition’s World Cup. Former England captain, Nasser Hussain has said the same about India’s approach to world events.
Speaking at Sky Sports, the legendary English cricketer said, “India’s issues have been ICC events really. They have been going around beating everyone, with a variety of players, they have rotated and rested. They have hugely experienced cricketers from the IPL and high-class T20 cricketers.”
Suryakumar Yadav has been in unbelievable form- Nasser Hussain
Hussain was critical of India’s approach to world events and said that India played timidly. “But they played some timid cricket in world events, almost gone into their shell. There is a different mindset from a bilateral to a World Cup. They definitely played some fearful cricket in the last World Cup, especially in the powerplays. They have got to keep that hitting potential from Rohit, Rahul. Suryakumar Yadav has been in unbelievable form,” said the former English skipper.
Hussain however wasn’t dismissive of India’s chances despite the loss of a couple of important players. “They are missing two great cricketers in Bumrah and Jadeja. Got to keep the same mindset that they have shown in the bilaterals in the last year or so,” concluded Nasser Hussain.
