Sourav Ganguly:Dhoni have to give a tremendous' World Cup Win'

Kolkatta: at the time were team India stock is low ,really only one person to stand up for MS dhoni's men is Sourav ganguly.indian team just judjed before world cup,having spent the better part of a harsh Australian summer winless in both white and blue jerseys.
Sourav, the former India captain under whom India made the World Cup final in 2003, is not worried about the team's current lack of form, though he is con cerned about the fitness issues in the team. Sourav, who will leave for Australia next week to join the commentary team, shared his views about India's chances during an exclusive chat with TOI at his Behala residence on Thursday.
experts;
How do u assess team India's chances in the upcommoing World Cup?
Writing off Team India on the basis of their below-par show in Tests and the tri-series would be a kneejerk reaction. It does not do justice to the team. I think our boys will prove a lot of people wrong in the coming days. I expect them to make the semifinals. Thereafter, it is a question of having two good matches.
What makes you so optimistic about chances of India's in upcomming World Cup?
I think our record in the World Cup is good and I think that we are much better in limited-overs cricket.we have enough depth in squard.Like India, Australians have always been very tough to beat in home conditions.Let us not forget that India will not be playing only against Australia in the World Cup. In fact, they are not even in our group. Playing against other teams does not guarantee success, but I am sure our boys will be up for it.
Are u not worried about the lack of balance in team India's line-up?
I think there is still some uncertainty about the No. 7 spot. I expect Stuart Binny to play most of the matches as the third pacer. Then there is Ravindra Jadeja. I also expect R Ashwin to play a significant role at some stage.
Would you say the bowling remains India's biggest worry?

Yes, I think a lot depends on the fitness of Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The team management must take a call on these two after our first warm-up game against Australia (Feb 8). If they are not fit, replacements must be called in at the earliest. Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Shami have bowled a lot in the last two months and have been rightly given a rest before India's first match.
What are your picks for the semifinals?

India, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.                                                    

                                                                                                               Author-Harish Chuphal