Darren Lehmann backs India to lift the 2016 World T20 title
Australia coach Darren Lehmann has named India as the favourites to lift the 2016 ICC World T20 title. The 46-year-old former-player-turned-coach felt that he couldn't see anybody defeating the Men In Blue in the last stage of the competition, that begins with the first semifinal between England and New Zealand on Wednesday.
Also read: New Zealand vs England T20 WC Semi final, Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium Delhi: Seating Arrangement / Seating Chart, Layout, Parking, Stands, Capacity, Stats
“I can't see them losing, that's my personal opinion,” Lehman said.
“I think whoever won (between Australia and India) would go a long way in the tournament ... everyone thinks that around the world,” he added.
Also read: England vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2016: LIVE streaming info, prediction, squads, match date and match time
Australia were knocked out in the Group stages of the competition by the hosts, thanks to the brilliance of Virat Kohli, whose 82 not out of 51 balls helped them beat the Aussies by 6 wickets and qualify along with New Zealand into the final 4 of the competition.
If Lehmann’s prediction does come true, then India will become the 1st team to lift the T20 crown twice and in turn, MS Dhoni will also become the first captain to lead the side to two titles.
Also read: India vs West Indies 2nd Semi Final, T20 WC 2016 match prediction, squads, match date and match time
Heading into the match against the West Indies, India are currently unsure over the availability of Yuvraj Singh, who is suffering from an ankle injury and Manish Pandey has been called in as a stand-by for the all-rounder.
India take on the West Indies in the second semi-final on Thursday.
Also read: ICC T20 World Cup 2016: New Zealand vs England Semi Final Match prediction, pitch report and weather forecast
Also read: India vs West Indies, ICC T20 World Cup Semi-final: Match Prediction, Weather Forecast, Pitch Report