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Syed Kirmani who was one of many essential figures in India’s 1983 World Cup has backed India to win the World Cup on the again of their distinctive performances all through the event. Kirmani together with South Africa’s iconic cricketer Jonty Rhodes travelled within the Vande Bharat Categorical from Bhopal to Delhi on Thursday. After arriving in Delhi, Kirmani was quizzed about India’s latest performances and he informed mediapersons, “India will win the World Cup, they’ve performed very nicely.”
After enjoying distinctive cricket all through the event, South Africa and India certified for the semi-final stage. A single defeat within the final-four would find yourself making all of their efforts futile.
Rhodes expressed delight concerning the particular person and staff performances which have contributed to creating all the event nice and the way issues will get tough from this level.
“It has been a fantastic event. Very nicely hosted by India. Among the cricket, whether or not it’s from the staff or a person, has been wonderful. From right here, it solely will get more durable as a result of the stakes go up,” Rhodes informed mediapersons.
Together with India and South Africa, Australia sealed the third spot whereas the fourth spot continues to be up for grabs with groups like New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan nonetheless within the combine for the ultimate place.
India will play their ultimate sport of the group stage in opposition to the Netherlands on Sunday on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, whereas South Africa will sq. off in opposition to Afghanistan on Friday on the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Australia will play their ultimate group-stage sport in opposition to Bangladesh on Saturday on the Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation Stadium in Pune.
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