Ganguly backs India’s arch-rival Pakistan as favourites for WC 2019

Ganguly also gave example of Pakistan's second ODI against England, in which England got 374 and Pakistan just lost by 12 runs. However, added that India would prove to be strong contenders as he don't believe in records.

Former captain Sourav Ganguly thinks India’s arch rival Pakistan are one of the favourites to win the World Cup 2019 as their record in world tournaments in England is remarkable. “Pakistan's record in world tournaments in England is remarkable. They won the Champions Trophy two years ago, they won the 2009 World T20 in England," Ganguly told PTI on the sidelines of a promotional programme. Ganguly also gave example of Pakistan's second ODI against England, in which England got 374 and Pakistan just lost by 12 runs. "Pakistan always play well in England. You see the last game in England. England got 374 and Pakistan just lost by 12 runs. They also beat England in England in Test matches there because of their bowling lineup." Ganguly, however, added that India would prove to be strong contenders as he don't believe in records. "I don't believe in records. Both of them will have to play well on that particular day. India will be a very good side. They will be very hard to beat. Team which has the likes of Kohli, Rohit, Shikhar Dhawan can't be weak." Ganguly insisted that Virat Kohli's IPL captaincy will not have an impact in the World Cup as he enjoys a good record as an ODI skipper. "Don't compare Virat Kohli's IPL captaincy record with that of India. His captaincy records for India is very good actually. He's got him in his team as the vice-captain. Dhoni is there. So he's well supported," Ganguly told PTI