Former Australia pacer Brett Lee believes that in the forthcoming T20 World Cup, India should form a team around KL Rahul to relieve pressure on skipper Virat Kohli.
“I’ve backed KL Rahul to get the most runs in the competition. I think KL Rahul is coming off a great IPL, he’s the pillar that the guys can build around him because it takes the pressure off Kohli if Rahul is scoring runs,” he said
“It allows Kohli to just play his natural game. And obviously, with Kohli and the captaincy, it’s probably his last crack at it so he’ll want to go out on a high,” he added.
IPL 2021: In the second leg of the IPL 2021, Rahul has been in fine form with the bat. Then scoring 295 runs in six appearances for Punjab Kings.
Suryakumar Yadav, who had an outstanding white-ball debut this year, is the next great thing in Indian cricket, according to the former speedy.
Suryakumar Yadav
‘You talk about highs, Suryakumar Yadav, he’s just the next best thing for India. “India would definitely be one of the top picks and could definitely win this thing,” said Lee.
Therefore, The Men in Blue, who won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, are strong candidates to win the competition. Which begins on Sunday, according to Lee. On October 24, India will face Pakistan in their first match.
“England, they’re always a big threat because of the squad they’ve got and the experience they have. But, for me, India is the favorites,” he said.
“You think about India dominating all formats but also because of the Indian Premier League, the young guys coming through. They’ve got some really good pace now as well and their top order can be unstoppable,” he added.
India will open their campaign on October 24 against Pakistan.
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