A triumph could be India’s very first ICC prize win since lifting the Bosses Prize title under the initiative of MS Dhoni in 2013.
Regardless of the configuration or the competition, Group India generally enters as weighty top choices.
And in Test cricket, where the team has been a dominant force for more than a decade, both at home and abroad.
There should only be one answer to the question of who is the favorite to win the World Test Championship final between Australia and India.
However, legendary cricketers Wasim Akram, Ricky Ponting, and Ravi Shastri have all praised Australia as the “slight favorites.”
India lead trainer Rahul Dravid, who tended to the media on Monday in London, gave a blockbuster reaction to the conversation.
When Shastri was questioned on Sunday during his interview with Star Sports, he acknowledged that Australia is the clear underdog despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
Ponting also sided with India, explaining that Indian players will be slightly worn out after the IPL 2023 season. Whereas Australian players will be fresh for the competition. The Aussies were also selected by Akram.
Dravid was informed of the experts’ opinion on Monday. Two days before the final, and asked if the lack of hype might help India.
The seasoned batter dismissed the topic of “favorites” and expressed confidence in the team led by Rohit Sharma to win the championship.
Who has the advantage over whom? These are two top-notch teams that are competing. Both clubs have some talented players.
I have generally excellent expectation that assuming we play great cricket. In the event that we can take 20 wickets and score runs, I have certainty that we can win this.
India’s first ICC trophy victory since winning the Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni in 2013 could come from a victory.
Dravid acknowledged that the absence of an ICC trophy does not place additional pressure on the team.
Despite the fact that this will be India’s second attempt at the WTC title. After their first attempt was unsuccessful when they lost to New Zealand in the 2021 final.
But when you consider the bigger picture. You can also see that your arrival here was the culmination of two years of perseverance and great success.
Seeing where you stand in the table, winning series in Australia, and drawing series here are all positive outcomes.
This team has competed against teams from all over the world over the past five to six years. Just because you don’t have an ICC trophy doesn’t change those things.
That really represents the larger picture,” he continued.