MUMBAI: (Feb 6) The weight of expectations will sit lightly on their shoulders when a marauding India open their T20 World Cup campaign against a spirited USA here on Saturday, hoping to become the first team to defend the coveted crown.
World number one India have only gone from strength to strength despite losing two pillars in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from their title-winning campaign of 2024, ratcheting up an overall nine series wins since, including a rampant run in the Asia Cup last year.
The final pieces of the puzzle have also fallen in place for them with skipper Suryakumar Yadav making a strong comeback after a horrendous run with the bat in 2025. Ishan Kishan has made an explosive return as well to claim the opening slot as wicketkeeper-batter.
Source: PTI News
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