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"Mistakes Have Happened But..": Ex-India Star's Clear Take On Coach Rahul Dravid's Tenure

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif asserted on Monday that the Indian team has the capability to win the World Cup at home this year and it should not be judged on the basis of two T20I losses in the West Indies. India, after winning the two-Test series and ODIs in the Caribbean, are trailing 0-2 in the five-match T20I series, leading to criticism over the side's preparations ahead of two major competitions -- the Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the ODI World Cup at home.

'Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel Not Great In Middle-order': Ex-India Star Names Ideal Choice For World Cup

Former India international Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson is fully equipped to bat in the the middle-order and should be in the final 15 for the ODI World Cup at home in October-November. Samson smashed an impactful fifty under pressure in the series deciding third ODI against West Indies in Tarouba on Tuesday. Battling for a middle-order spot alongside Suryarkumar Yadav, Samson delivered in a must-win situation to make a strong case for himself. Shreyas Iyer and K L Rahul's absence from the team due to injuries have provided the opportunities to the likes of Samson and Suryakumar, who had a forgettable series in the Caribbean.

"If Jasprit Bumrah Doesn't Play We Will Lose": Ex-India Star's Stern Warning For World Cup

All eyes will be on Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 series in Ireland later this month when he will lead the side. It will his comeback series after being out of action for almost a year following his back surgery. Kaif reckons India will struggle without Bumrah in knock out games of in 2023 World Cup, like they did in the T20 World Cup in Australia last year. He also doesn't agree with a view India have the depth to field two or three teams, at least not in the bowling department.

Mohammad Kaif Has Unflinching Take On 'Best Captain' Question

The India cricket team has had some of the finest leaders over the years. Be it Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli or others, many captians have led a lasting impact on the team. While it was Kapil and Dhoni who succeeded in getting India the biggest accolades in the form of World Cups, the likes of Ganguly and Kohli transformed the way India played cricket, especially against big teams. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, who led the team's chase in that epic NatWest series triumph against England in 2002, was asked to pick the best captain he played under and he had no hesitation in picking Ganguly's name.

Ex-India Star's Son 'Super Happy' After Meeting MS Dhoni. Here's The Reason

Former Indian cricket team star Mohammed Kaif took to social media to share pictures from his sudden reunion with MS Dhoni at the airport. Both cricketers were there with their families and in the pictures posted on Instagram, all of them could be seen interacting. In his post, Kaif wished Dhoni a speedy recovery from his surgery and explained how the meeting made his son “super happy” as the ex-India skipper told him that he also used to play football in his younger days.

"Was A Total Flop In That Series": Ex India Star's Intriguing Remark On Gill vs Kohli Comparison

Widely seen as the 'next big thing' in world cricket, Shubman Gill's stocks have soared through the roof over the last few months. No matter the format, the opening batter has delivered performances that many at his age can only imagine. Naturally, the batter has drawn comparisons with greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, during a discussion on the topic, said that comparisons between Gill and Kohli won't be fair as the latter still has some 'weaknesses'.

MS Dhoni "Will Not Be Playing IPL Next Year": Mohammad Kaif's 'Intuition' On CSK Skipper's Future

Every single year MS Dhoni comes out to play for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, fans pray for 'one more year' from the Thala. The IPL 2023 season has been no different, with calls for Dhoni to continue intensifying as the tournament nears its conclusion. Though Dhoni himself hasn't confirmed if he intends to continue playing or hang his boots, former cricketers have different perspectives on the entire saga. As the chatter over MS Dhoni's future continues, Mohammad Kaif feels the 41-year-old has given 'enough hints' to suggest that he isn't going to play next year.

"Many Mocked Him For Nepotism...": Preity Zinta Leads Wishes On Arjun Tendulkar's 1st Wicket In IPL 2023

Arjun Tendulkar kept his calm in a tense situation on Tuesday as Mumbai Indians defeated SunRisers Hyderabad by 14 runs in an IPL 2023 game on Wednesday. Arjun, son of Sachin Tendulkar, made his IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. On Tuesday with eight-down SRH needing 20 off the final over, the 23-year-old Arjun kept his cool as he bowled couple of good yorkers and also took the wicket of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. After the match, Arjun's maiden wicket was lauded by several former cricketers and celebrities.

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"Mistakes Have Happened But..": Ex-India Star's Clear Take On Coach Rahul Dravid's Tenure

'Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel Not Great In Middle-order': Ex-India Star Names Ideal Choice For World Cup

"If Jasprit Bumrah Doesn't Play We Will Lose": Ex-India Star's Stern Warning For World Cup

Mohammad Kaif Has Unflinching Take On 'Best Captain' Question

Ex-India Star's Son 'Super Happy' After Meeting MS Dhoni. Here's The Reason

"Was A Total Flop In That Series": Ex India Star's Intriguing Remark On Gill vs Kohli Comparison

MS Dhoni "Will Not Be Playing IPL Next Year": Mohammad Kaif's 'Intuition' On CSK Skipper's Future

"Many Mocked Him For Nepotism...": Preity Zinta Leads Wishes On Arjun Tendulkar's 1st Wicket In IPL 2023