Former Australia speedster Brett Lee feels India’s KL Rahul and Mohammed Shami may emerge as the highest run-getter and the main wicket-taker within the T20 World Cup Super 12s.
Rahul has been in chic type within the IPL the place he was the third highest scorer and his Punjab Kings teammate Shami bowled some nice spells in current instances together with one within the World Cup observe recreation towards England.
“I think India are probably the favourites with their top four or five batters and their bowling attack. I have KL Rahul down as the top run-scorer in the tournament and Mohammed Shami to be the leading wicket-taker, purely going on the last few months,” Lee wrote in his column for ICC.
“So if they deliver and India have one of the leading run-scorers and wicket-takers, it’s a good start.”
Talking about Australia, Lee stated that though David Warner’s confidence could have taken a beating after the cruel therapy meted out to him by Sunrisers Hyderabad within the IPL, the dashing opener is an enormous stage participant, who will probably be key to the workforce’s success in World Cup.
SRH eliminated Warner from the captaincy within the first leg of the IPL this 12 months and when the league resumed within the UAE he, was disregarded of the enjoying XI after odd outings within the first two matches.
Lee exhorted the Aussies to vary the statistics since they’re but to win a T20 World title. Australia start their marketing campaign towards outdated foes South Africa on Saturday.
“We have not had a lot of success in this format – it is time we changed it and we do have a side that can take it all the way. It obviously won’t be easy, especially when you look at how strong teams like England, India and New Zealand are,” Lee additional wrote.
“But this Australian side is loaded with talent and for me, the key is David Warner. I would like to say he is saving the runs for the games that count after his IPL form! He was really harshly dealt with there and it may have knocked some confidence out of him but he thrives on the big stage. Everything should be rosy for him here, class is permanent.”
The 44-year-old, who performed 76 Tests and 221 ODIs, picked Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to do properly for Australia, aside from Warner.
“I will also put a lot of weight behind Mitchell Starc. There has been some debate in the last year about Starc being past his best but he would be in my team every single time, Josh Hazlewood has had a good IPL and Pat Cummins is a superstar. He is the David Beckham of the team, whatever he touches turns to gold!.”
About Australia’s tournament-opener towards the Proteas, Lee stated “South Africa pose a massive threat”.
“Players come and go, greats come and go. But if you play towards a nation like South Africa, the respect is all the time there. We know they’ve some match-winners and that’s the place the T20 recreation will go well with them.
“They have guys who can take the sport away inside 4 or 5 overs and will probably be an actual check.
“I think South Africa are closer to the Australian culture than any other nation, in terms of sport. New Zealand are obviously closer geographically but South Africans are abrasive on the sports field. They are always in your face and I love that, it’s great. It is also why they have been so successful in all formats. I know they will give Australia a red-hot crack.”
Lee additionally believed that groups from the Indian sub-continent ought to excel within the UAE circumstances. PTI AT KHS
