T20 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar Selects Four Semi-Finalists, Pakistan Is In The List

He also talked about Jasprit Bumrah.

Sachin Tendulkar in action.

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The ICC T20 World Cup is underway in Australia. All the teams are gearing up to face each other in the mega event. Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has selected his four semi-finalists for the T20 World Cup.

The legendary cricketer spoke to The Telegraph and said, "I would obviously want India to be the champions but my top four would be India, Pakistan, Australia, and England. New Zealand is the dark horse as is South Africa... These are the conditions South Africans get to encounter at home in September-October. They are used to such conditions”.

India will start their World Cup campaign against Pakistan in Melbourne on Sunday. 

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"Yes, we have a very good chance. This team is well-balanced and we have the combination to go out and deliver. In fact, I am quite hopeful of our chances and going the full distance," Tendulkar added.

Perth ✔️
Brisbane ✔️
Preparations ✔️

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He also talked about Jasprit Bumrah and stated, "Not having one of the best fast bowlers will obviously impact the team. Bumrah has always been someone who has been one of the prime players in the XI, a strike bowler, and a standout performer. But the positive thing is that the team has accepted this and moved on... because you can't get stuck by setbacks. His replacement, Mohammed Shami, is also experienced and capable, someone who has performed well in the past. He can be a worthy replacement and is already proving to be so”.

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