Harbhajan Singh, a former spinner for India, lavished Rohit Sharma and company with plaudits for their undefeated record in the competition thus far. Using the India-Pakistan encounter as an example, the seasoned off-spinner responded, “One or more players will rise to the occasion,” when asked which important Indian players to look out for at the World Cup Super8 stage.
Three consecutive victories gave Team India a spot in the Super Eight of the 2024 T20 World Cup. After their final group-stage match against Canada ended in a No Result because of a damp outfield, India led the Group A points table with seven points.
Despite low-scoring matches and “minnows” defeating some of the favourites thus far in the competition, the Men in Blue have upheld their status and are regarded as serious candidates to win the championship. They faced some difficulties in their match against Pakistan, but they overcame the opposition with one of their most impressive victories, thanks to a powerful comeback in the second half of the innings.
The most important benefit is knowing how to escape difficulty when it arises. One player or the other raised his hand and completed his task for the day. It was impressive how the energy team stepped up following Jasprit Bumrah’s time, when Rizwan made a poor shot and left. While defending a minor score, everyone who had been asleep woke up and managed to pull the match. “We didn’t usually win matches against Pakistan by using our strength,” Harbhajan told Star Sports.
At the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, the Indian squad faced Babar Azam’s team with a goal of 120 runs to defend. Pakistan was comfortably ahead in the match after posting a poor total, but Mohammad Rizwan was removed by Jasprit Bumrah in the fifteenth over, which was the turning point that tilted the balance of the match in India’s advantage.
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Bhajji also praised Rishabh Pant, the keeper-batter, and vice captain Hardik Pandya. Pandya is playing at his best in the World Cup after having a dismal IPL 2024 season as a batsman and bowler. Playing Pant at No. 3 was an excellent decision, the former cricket player noted. With 96 runs, the southpaw leads all scorers in India at the moment.
“Hardik Pandya taking the wicket is the biggest plus. In this competition, he was the fourth bowler. However, he has performed far better than was anticipated of him, as seen by his wicket total, according to the 43-year-old.
In addition to him, Rishabh Pant was the number three player. His position was entirely rearranged. We predicted Sanju Samson would be a member of the squad prior to this World Cup due of his impressive runs. Making Rishabh Pant play at number three is a huge plus. Rishabh Pant plays at number three, creating a left-right combination, he continued.
What makes #TeamIndia dangerous and who are the match winners in the squad? 👀
🗣️ Let’s hear it from the 2007 #T20WorldCup winner @harbhajan_singh as to what is key going into the Super 8️⃣!
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 17, 2024
The brave face the following challenges: Harbhajan Singh
Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and India are all in the Super 8 stage. On June 20, they have an assignment against Afghanistan in Barbados. As India moves into the Super8 stage, there are a lot of advantages, obstacles, and problems, according to Harbhajan. He supported the youngsters nonetheless, stating that they are a courageous group of athletes.
“There are numerous benefits. There are obstacles and challenges, of course. But brave people have problems ahead of them. This is a brave team of players. They played really well and fought pretty well. As a result, they won the group,” the World Cup winner from 2007 said.
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