Indian team is good enough to win an ICC trophy, Australia need to be very careful: Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that the current Indian team has the quality to win the upcoming World Test Championship finale against Australia and lift their first ICC trophy in almost ten years. He meanwhile agreed to the fact that the Rohit Sharma-led side has faced problems in playing on lively surfaces but also reminded that since it’s a one-off Test, the team will not hold back and will take the attack to the Aussies at the Oval.

The 61-year-old also reminded that even though many former cricketers and experts are calling Australia to be the favourites, one bad day on the field can put them on the back foot as the summit clash is all set to begin on June 7.

“You have to compete. Sometimes, you need a little bit of luck going your way as well. I won't say we didn't play good cricket. We have played very good cricket. The rub of green hasn't quite gone their way. I always say this team is good enough to win an ICC trophy. When I was there, I used to say the same thing... especially in last 3-4 years, I thought the team was good enough to win an ICC trophy. Those players are still there,” Shastri was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.

“Everyone's saying Australia are clear favourites because we are playing in England. But it's a one-off Test, just one bad day can ruin your chances. Australia also need to be very careful,” he further added.

Shastri throws light on India’s wicketkeeper dilemma

The 1983 World Cup winner believes that the Indian team will take a call on the eve of the match while deciding their combination for the WTC final. Shastri stated that if India eventually plays four seamers, then Ishan Kishan is likely to play; otherwise, KS Bharat should get the nod.

“I have a feeling that India might just go with depending on who's playing- two spinners are playing, maybe KS Bharat. But if there are four seamers and one spinner, then it will go the other way, it might go Ishan Kishan's way. Six will be Jadeja; seven will be Mohammed Shami; eight will be Mohammed Siraj, nine will be Shardul Thakur. 11 will be Ravichandran Ashwin, and 12 will be Umesh Yadav,” Ravi Shastri told on Star Sports.