India’s 2-3 defeat in the five-match ODI series against Australia was an eye opener for the Men in Blue ahead of the upcoming World Cup 2019, which is scheduled to start from May 30. Now, former Indian captain Rahul Dravid has said the Australia series was a perfect example of why India need to be at the top of their game during the World Cup 2019, which will be held in England and Wales.
“I think there was a bit of notion that we are going walk there and win the World Cup easily. So it’s a good thing that has happened. What it has (the outcome against Australia) has reminded us is that we have to play the World Cup very, very well,” Dravid said as quoted by PTI.
“India has performed well in the last couple of years. There was a little bit of talk that we are almost going to walk in there and win the World Cup very easily because we are the No. 1 team and we have been dominating one-day cricket for the last couple of years,” the former Indian skipper added.
However, Dravid reiterated that India are still one of the favourites to lift the World Cup but the entire tournament is going to be tough and competitive.
“But I don’t find anything strange, from my perspective, watching the series. I still feel that we are going to be one of the favourites. But it’s going to be tough. It’s going to be competitive,” the batting stalwart explained.
The Men in Blue will kickstart their World Cup campaign on June 5 against South Africa at the Rose Bowl after which they will lock horns with Australia on June 9 at the Kennington Oval in London.
