Can Team India repeat 2007 World T20's feat in Australia? 5 reasons why it definitely can

India are slated to lock horns against arch-rivals Pakistan in ir opening game of ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. match is scheduled to take place at iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday, October 23. Prior to big-ticket clash, question in everyone's mind is wher Team India will be able to repeat 2007 T20 World Cup heroics in Australia. Here we will discuss five reasons why Rohit Sharma-led side can win tournament this year.

Team India's batting prowess

Team India has one of best batting lineups in competition with players such as Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yav forming top order of side. India's batting has always been ir strength, especially in white-ball formats. While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are leing run-scorers in T20 Internationals, Suryakumar Yav is world's second-ranked batter in format. 

Virat Kohli's form

Virat Kohli roaring back to form is one of best things that has happened to Indian cricket over past several months. Kohli found his mojo back during 2022 edition of Men's T20 Asia Cup, which was held in UAE in August-September this year. Kohli finished tournament as second-highest run-scorer and also registered his maiden international century in nearly three years. Kohli's form has been one of biggest positives for Team India going into T20 World Cup 2022. 

Rohit Sharma's captaincy

Rohit Sharma's captaincy in shortest format of game has been very impressive ever since he took over charge from Virat Kohli. Under Rohit's leership, India has so far won 23 of ir 31 T20I matches in 2022, most for any team in format in a calendar year. Rohit has alrey proved his worth as a captain in IPL and in a couple of tournaments for India (Asia Cup 2018, Nidahas Trophy). This is first time Rohit will captain India in an ICC event and side is expected to perform well under his leership. 

Hardik Pandya X-Factor 

Hardik Pandya has been in great shape ever since he returned to international cricket from an injury. In past few months, Hardik has played a crucial role for Men in Blue with both bat and ball. He has helped India win several games with his all-round performances. turnaround in Hardik's career has come ever since he got taste of captaincy at domestic and international levels. Earlier this year, Hardik led IPL franchise Gujarat Titans to ir maiden title win and also captained India in a 2-0 series win against Ireland. 

Suryakumar Yav's 360° play

Suryakumar Yav has impressed one and all with his amazing batting performances in T20 Internationals since he me his debut last year. In past few months, Yav has risen to second position in ICC T20I batting rankings courtesy of his match-winning performances for India. Yav has alrey scored a century in shortest format and also has nine half-centuries to his name. His ability to play shots all around park makes him a unique batter and could help India relive ir dream of a T20 World Cup win. 

Im: BCCI