The Indian team last won the Champions Trophy in 2013 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni but India has remained empty-handed in ICC tournaments for the past decade. Gayle said, ‘Why only India, even the West Indies have not won the ICC title since 2016. India has the best players and will also get the advantage of playing on their soil. But there will also be pressure on the Indian team to win the title because everyone in India wants the Indian team to win on their soil.
Four strong contenders for the semi-finals
Asked which teams according to him will reach the semi-finals in the World Cup, Gayle said, “It is a very difficult question, but I think India, Pakistan, England and New Zealand will be the four teams.”
Big statement given on Virat Kohli
Describing Virat Kohli as a very strong cricketer mentally and physically, West Indies legend Chris Gayle said that he will dominate the World Cup to be held in India. Gayle, who played with Kohli in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore, said that after saying goodbye to the bad phase through IPL, the former India captain will continue to dominate in the World Cup. He said, ‘Not only Virat but every player goes through bad phase. Tough times don’t last long but strong players last long. Virat is strong mentally and physically. He will continue to dominate in the World Cup by maintaining the same rhythm.