Former India coach Gary Kirsten, who was at the helm when the team last won a World Cup in 2011, believes that the current side has what it takes to bring home another trophy.

The South African and the then India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the toast of the nation in 2011 when the side claimed its second ODI World Cup after 1983. But the title, across formats, has eluded India for over a decade now. The latest heartbreak came last November, at the hands of Australia.

“I don’t think it is easy to win a World Cup, it is really tough. Probably Australia mastered that better than any other country but India has the potential to compete at the highest level for World Cup success and glory due to depth in its cricket,” Kirsten, who was India’s coach from 2008-2011, said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they secure a few victories soon.”

When asked if India can break the jinx at the upcoming T20 World Cup this year, Kirsten said it is not improbable if India can figure a way out to make things right in the knockout games. He did not, however, specify what exactly the team would need to do.

“Undoubtedly winning the World Cup is within India’s reach but there is still a
lot that needs to be right to win a World Cup,” said the 56-year-old.

PTI