Spin bowling key for India in ICC World Twenty20, says Stuart MacGill

Former Australia leg-spinner Stuart MacGill has said that spin bowling and dynamic batting line-up will be the key elements for India in the ongoing ICC World T20 championship in Sri Lanka. He also talked about his native side’s chances, and predicted that
the struggling Kangaroos would not be able to reach the final.

MacGill’s comments came just before the opening encounter between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The leg-spinner shared that the Men in Blue certainly have a bright chance in the mega event, as their batting department is matchless.

"India’s batting is incredibly dynamic. But if India desire to win (the World Twenty20), it has to be on the back of its spin department. Harbhajan Singh was disappointing in the second warm-up game but he can play a key role in the slow and turning Sri
Lankan pitches," MacGill said on the sidelines of a function in India.

On Australia, he added, "I am not expecting to see Australia in the final. They are not as good as other countries. If Australia make it to top four, they should think they have done enough. But West Indies is a dangerous side. They are always there, they
have got some dynamic players. Don’t be surprised if the West Indies shake a few people up (in the World Twenty20)."

The Indians started off their World Cup campaign on a high, beating Sri Lanka in a warm-up game. But their happiness did not last long, as they were thrashed by Pakistan in another warm-up game on Monday.

MacGill is in India with Australia hockey captain Jamie Dwyer for the naming of Hockey India League (HIL) ambassadors and logo unveiling of the event. On the upcoming hockey event in India, he described, "I am a big fan of hockey. I played and followed hockey
since childhood. The HIL is a great initiative. It is a very respectful and reasonable opportunity for hockey players to earn some money."

"When I was growing up, India was a powerhouse in hockey. India made big contribution to the game in the past. I feel HIL will rejuvenate the game in India," the former cricketer insisted.

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