Rahul has been in terrific form in the IPL, where he was the third-highest run-scorer and his Punjab Kings teammate Shami has bowled some brilliant spells in recent times, including one in the World Cup warm-up game against England.
“I think India are probably the favorites with their top four or five batsmen and their bowling attack. I have KL Rahul as the top run-scorer in the tournament and Mohammed Shami is the leading wicket-taker, purely last. Going on a few months,” Lee wrote in his column for the ICC.
So if they do well and India have the highest run-scorers and wicket-takers, it’s a good start.
Talking about Australia, Lee said that even though David Warner’s confidence has been shattered after the harsh treatment meted out to him by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, the flamboyant opener is a big stage player, who is the key to the success of the team. will be the key. world Cup.
SRH removed Warner from captaincy in the first leg of the IPL this year and when the league resumed in the UAE, he was dropped from the playing XI after normal outings in the first two matches.
Lee called on the Aussies to change the figures as they are yet to win the T20 World title. Australia will start their campaign on Saturday against old opponents South Africa.
“We haven’t had a lot of success in this format – it’s time we change that and we have a side that can take it all the way. It’s obviously not going to be easy, especially when you see that What strong teams like England, India and New Zealand are,” Lee further wrote.
“But this Aussie team is full of talent and for me, David Warner is the key. I would like to say he is saving runs for the games that matter after his IPL form! Treated him really harshly. And maybe some of him lost his confidence but he thrived on the big stage. Everything should be pink for him here, class is permanent.”
The 44-year-old, who played 76 Tests and 221 ODIs, opted for Mitchell Starc And Josh Hazlewood will do well for Australia apart from Warner.
“I would also put a lot of weight behind Mitchell Starc. There has been some debate about Starc’s best performance last year but he will be in my team every time, Josh Hazlewood has had a good IPL and Pat Cummins is a superstar. He’s the David Beckham of the team, everything he touches turns to gold!”
Regarding Australia’s tournament-opener against the Proteas, Lee said, “South Africa are a big threat”.
“Players come and go, greats come and go. But when you play against a country like South Africa, the respect is always there. We know they have some match winners and that’s where where the T20 game would suit them.
“They have got players who can snatch the game in four or five overs and it will be a real test.
“I think South Africa is closer to Australian culture than any other country in sports. New Zealand is obviously closer geographically but South Africans are stubborn on the playground. They’re always in your face And I love it, it’s great.” That is why they have been so successful across all formats. I know they’ll give Australia a red-hot crack.”
Lee also believed that teams from the Indian subcontinent should excel in UAE conditions.
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