ODI World Cup 2023: Former Indian skipper hints at the Men in Blue's chances of winning this tournament

India needs two wins to secure their place in the semi-final of the marquee event. The former Men in Blue skipper MS Dhoni is the last captain to win the ODI World Cup at home

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India in red-hot form

Team India are currently in sensational form in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. They are yet to lose a match in the tournament and sit at the top of the table. India needs two wins to secure their place in the semi-final of the marquee event. The former Men in Blue skipper MS Dhoni is the last captain to win the ODI World Cup at home for the side. He has retired from international cricket in the year 2020. Dhoni is the only captain to win all three major trophies in international cricket. 

The fans are expecting Rohit Sharma can end India's drought of winning the major trophy since 2013. Ahead of the match against England, the former skipper has shared his opinion about India's chances of winning the World Cup. The two-time World Champions are looking for one of the most formidable sides with both Rohit and Virat Kohli in good touch. 

Previously former World Cup winner Harbhajan Singh gave a shocking answer about the Men in Blue's unity. He believes that the 2011 side was more united than the 2023 squad. India still has four games left and would love to finish the round-robin format on a high note. 

The team's balance is extremely good: MS Dhoni

Dhoni at an event on Thursday said, "It's a very good team. Bohot accha balance hai team ka. Harlog acha khel rahe hain (The team's balance is extremely good. All the players are playing well). So everything is looking very good. Isse zyada main kuch nahi bolunga, baaki samajhdaar ko ishara kaafi hai (I won't say anything more than this. For the wise, the signal is enough)."

Bhajji, on the other hand, said, "There's a big difference between the two teams. That team (the 2011 World Cup-winning Indian side) was a lot more united. They wanted to win the World Cup for Sachin Tendulkar. He commanded a lot of respect from others. I am not sure about this team. Don't know who all want to win the World Cup for Virat Kohli. But, they want to win for India for sure. This is a big difference." 

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