INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: Former South Africa great AB de Villiers reckons that India have bolstered a strong squad but the pressure of a home World Cup is
the only obstacle that might come into play."I think Indias squad is incredible, really, really strong
Captain Rohit, Hardik Panday [is the] vice-captain," de Villiers said
"The only worry I have for India is playing at home.Last time they played in India, they won
There will be huge pressure
Thats the only big obstacle in my opinion," de Villiers said on his YouTube channel.De Villiers also has a piece of advice for Team India to
counter the pressure in their bid to replicate the 2011 success."But go fearless
And that is exactly the word Im talking about
Forget about the pressure of the nation, thats something you cant control
Control what you can control
Fearless is the word Im looking for in the Indian squad
If they can do that, theyll go a long way and most probably lift that trophy," he said.Former South African captain de Villiers also
believes that top-ranked T20 batsman Suryakumar Yadav should make a slight adjustment in his mindset to mirror his accomplishments in the
50-over format."You guys know Im a big fan (of Surya)
He plays in a similar manner to how I used to play, but in ODIs, he hasnt cracked it yet.""It is a tiny little mind switch that hes got to
make, and hes got all the ability and capabilities that he needs to do that," he added."I am very relieved to see SKY in the World Cup
squad, Im very happy about it
I hope he gets this opportunity in this World Cup," he said.
