T20 World Cup: Gautam Gambhir says Sri Lanka might trigger hassle for India

Gautam Gambhir mentioned that Sri Lanka might trigger hassle for India on the upcoming T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka must end in high two of Group A in first spherical with the intention to qualify for Super 12 stage.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Oct 14, 2022 22:57 IST

India will start their T20 World Cup marketing campaign on October 23. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir mentioned that Sri Lanka might be a risk for India within the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Gambhir cited Sri Lanka’s latest Asia Cup success, saying the island nation is peaking on the proper time. India suffered a six-wicket defeat by the hands of Sri Lanka throughout the Super-Four stage of the continental match in Dubai final month.

“Sri Lanka, because of the kind of success they have had at the Asia Cup. The way they are playing, the way they are probably peaking at the right time,” Gambhir mentioned whereas talking on Star Sports present ‘Game Plan’.

“And with Chameeraand Lahiru Kumara coming in, they probably got most of their places covered. They are going to be a threat and so they are going to take a lot of confidence in the T20 World Cup.”

Sri Lanka are one of many 4 groups who certified for the primary spherical of the T20 World Cup on the idea of their rankings from the earlier match. They would have the ability to qualify for the Super 12 stage in the event that they end in high two of Group A.

The former India cricketer additional shared some suggestions for India on strategy each opposition on the T20 World Cup. Gambhir mentioned no staff may be taken frivolously as any aspect may cause upset within the shortest format of the sport.

“Just like any other game, just like against Pakistan, South Africa or any other game. No team can be taken lightly especially in a format like T20, because in a T20, the shorter the format, any team can upset anyone,” Gambhir mentioned.

India will start its marketing campaign towards arch-rivals Pakistan within the Super-12 stage of the T20 World Cup on October 23 in Melbourne.