This Indian team can win in any conditions in shorter formats: Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly said that this Indian team can win in any conditions in the shorter formats. Virat Kohli led team has shown an upward swing in their improvement graph. In fact, the Indian team has always had a strong batting line-up. However, the wrist spinners picking wickets in the middle orders has made all the difference.

5-1, 2-1, 2-1, these are the results of India’s last three limited overs series. No, these positive results haven’t come while playing in Indian conditions. However, India has achieved these triumphs while playing on foreign soils. Furthermore, these wins have come against potent sides like South Africa and England which has added a perfect cherry on the cake.

Indian Team has shown their class in the shorter formats of the game.

“India have got off to the start they wanted on their England tour, winning the T20 series with authority. Even in the match they lost, they fought hard till the last over. This confidence and momentum will surely be carried into the ODI seriesThe way this Indian team is shaping up in the shorter version, even England will have to raise their game in order to stop Virat and his boys. This team looks like it could win in any condition in the shorter format of the game,” Ganguly wrote in his column for the TOI.

Ganguly added that the conditions in England are hot which gives a golden opportunity to India. The Prince of Kolkata said that the spinners are going to play a vital role in the success of the team.

“I have been traveling to England every year for the last 20-22 years and have not seen a summer like this. It is very, very hot and the typical moist English condition is a far cry from what it usually is. It is more like playing in India. The wickets are hard and batting friendly: the spinners are sure to enjoy bowling on these tracks. The challenge for England this series will be to handle the Indian spinners and this will be the decisive factor. England in England is always a strong opposition but this Indian team is a force to reckon with,” Ganguly added.

A lot of positives for the Indian team.

Furthermore, Ganguly hailed Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya who all played a crucial role in India’s 2-1 series triumph. Rohit Sharma had played a fine knock in the decider of the series while KL Rahul had kickstarted the series on a high.

“One has to speak about Hardik Pandya, Lokesh Rahul, and Rohit Sharma. The day Rohit performs he makes others just watch. The range of shots this man has is amazing. In the shorter formats, he is no doubt one of India’s biggest matchwinners, along with Kohli. It is good to see Virat keeping faith in Rahul. He is a player for the future and, if confidence is bestowed upon him, he will develop into a giant of a player. Hardik needs special mention. He is improving by leaps and bounds and is someone who changes the entire dynamic of the team composition with his batting and bowling. He is a fearless cricketer,” Ganguly signed off.