Gautam Gambhir, a former Indian player and member of the 2011 World Cup-winning squad, has spoken out openly against how a player is elevated to the status of God in India while the team’s overall performance is overlooked. Gambhir believes that the media tends to focus only on Dhoni’s winning six in the final match, ignoring the contributions of other team members. He specifically mentioned players like Yuvraj Singh, Zaheer Khan, Suresh Raina, and Munaf Patel, who played crucial roles in India’s success during the 2011 World Cup
It is worth noting that India’s victory in the 2011 World Cup was a collective effort, with players like Sachin Tendulkar emerging as the top run-scorer and others like Yuvraj Singh making significant contributions with both bat and ball. Gambhir’s remarks emphasize the importance of recognizing the team as a whole and acknowledging the efforts of all players involved in the victory.
India Will Be Looking To End Their World Cup Trophy Drought
India last won the Cricket World Cup in 2011. They have since reached the semi-finals of the 2015 and 2019 World Cup, but have not been able to go all the way. This time, they will be hoping to break their World Cup drought and lift the trophy once again.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup will be held in India from October 5 to November 19. India will play their first match against Australia on October 8 in Chennai. The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India will be led by Rohit Sharma in the 2023 World Cup. Sharma is a prolific batsman who has scored over 9,000 runs in ODI cricket. He will be supported by a strong batting lineup that includes Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shubhman Gill.
The Indian bowling attack is also strong, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in the world, and Shami is a reliable performer in all conditions.
India will be one of the favorites to win the 2023 Cricket World Cup. They have a strong team with a good blend of experience and youth. If they can play to their potential, they will be difficult to beat.
