We don’t feel any pressure in terms of trying to win an ICC trophy: Rahul Dravid

India, below Rohit Sharma, will face the Aussies within the last of the second version of the World Take a look at Championship. Group India made it to the summit conflict within the inaugural version in 2021 as effectively, however went right down to New Zealand by eight wickets in Southampton.

In a pre-match press convention on Monday, June 5, Dravid opened up on India’s incapacity to win ICC occasions and commented, “In no way, we do not really feel any strain when it comes to attempting to win an ICC trophy. In fact, it will be good to do it. Good to have the ability to win an ICC match.

“But in addition, within the context of issues, you have a look at this and also you see that is the end result of two years of labor, the end result of a variety of success that will get you right here. There are a variety of positives to take from that, see the place you stand within the desk, profitable sequence in Australia, drawing sequence right here.

“Being very aggressive, this workforce has performed on the planet over within the final 5-6 years. These are issues that can by no means change, simply because, you do not have an ICC trophy. That is actually the larger image. However, after all, it will be good to have the ability to elevate… any sport of cricket, you need to win it. This occurs to be the WTC last and it will be good to get on the fitting aspect of the outcome,” he added.

Earlier than shedding the WTC last in 2021, India misplaced the finals of the 2014 T20 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy. Additionally they completed semi-finalists within the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup.

In the course of the interplay, Dravid additionally opened up on India’s possibilities of profitable the WTC last. Whereas fairly just a few critics have termed Australia the favorites, Dravid reckons that being underdogs may work in India’s favor. He acknowledged, “No matter occurs, it is going to occur over the following 5 days. No matter occurs earlier than that, no matter is being stated earlier than and after would not matter. Who’s favorite, who will not be… these are two good groups who’re taking part in. Each groups have some good gamers.

“I’ve excellent hope that if we play good cricket, if we are able to take 20 wickets and rating runs, I’ve confidence that we are able to win this. Most likely, not having hype is an efficient factor,” he added.

–By A Cricket Correspondent