India favourites to win T20 World Cup, believes Michael Atherton

Depth within the crew and enjoying in residence situations make India the favourites to win this yr’s T20 World Cup, believes former England skipper Mike Atherton.
Even with out the providers of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and quick bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, India beat world no. 1 aspect England within the five-match T20I collection 3-2 on Saturday.
“They probably have more strength in depth because of the IPL and the T20 cricket they play and the fact that they have just beaten England without probably three main bowlers,” Atherton stated on Sky Sports.
“Put all those things together, and the fact that they are playing at home, they are the team to beat.”
The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in India in October and November this yr.
Atherton, who led England in 54 Test matches, nevertheless, stated it received’t be a cakewalk for India.
“England are a very good side and the West Indies and other sides are dangerous as well ? but if you price it up, you would say India are the favourites,” he stated.
Another former England skipper Michael Vaughan lauded India for the collection win and stated the addition of Jadeja and Bumrah will solely strengthen the aspect within the T20 World Cup.
“India have adapted brilliantly in this series … the better team have won … Add @Jaspritbumrah93 & @imjadeja to this team in Indian conditions & they are favourites to win the T20 World Cup … Great series to watch .. #INDvsENG,” Vaughan tweeted.
India dished out a dominating all-round present to beat England by 36 runs within the high-scoring fifth T20 International to say the five-match collection 3-2 on Saturday.