‘Jitega to India hi’ – Fans react as former England skipper Eoin Morgan picks his favourite team to win ODI World Cup 2023

Eoin Morgan, the former captain of England, has described the Indian cricket team as formidable competitors for the upcoming ODI World Cup, which is set to take place in India later this year. Notably, this year, India will be hosting the mega tournament, which gives them a competitive advantage over any other team. They have not won any major titles since the Champions Trophy in 2013 under the leadership of MS Dhoni and are still looking for their first win since then.

The former English cricketer affirms that the home team is favourites to win the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. The 36-year-old also went on to say that the 2011 World Cup winning moment was truly magical as legendary skipper MS Dhoni finished off with a great six and clinched the title against Sri Lanka.

“The enthusiasm and passion displayed by Indian fans are unparalleled, which makes this special. India are favourites in 2023 World Cup. You don’t have to rewind the clock back that far when MS Dhoni was captain back in 2011, and that magical moment for Indian fans when he hit the six and lifted the trophy,” Morgan said as quoted by India Today.

Learn from the experiences of those who participated in the 2011 World Cup: Morgan

The former middle-order batter further added that the Rohit Sharma-led side possesses great skill. He also added that the India squad should take advice and learn from the players who were part of the winning squad in the 2011 World Cup.

“The team has formidable skills, and can, indeed, be strong contenders in the upcoming World Cup. They also need to engage with and learn from the experiences of those who participated in the 2011 World Cup,” the former skipper added further.

Meanwhile, India was the first team to win as a host in the 2011 World Cup. Later, Australia and England also clinched the title as hosts in 2015 and 2019. India will be hosting the 2023 World Cup, and the Rohit Sharma-led team intends to win as a host.

Check out how the fans have reacted:

I can clearly see Aus lifting the trophy..The way India are playing right now I don't think they will even qualify for the semis

— Tarun Kumar (@TarunKu05716700) August 2, 2023

Bro using reverse jinx , so india will again choke against England

— Bai_Goat (@KnightWatcher12) August 2, 2023

But we have Rohit this time who doesn’t contribute with bat and as captain he is blank looks flat STARC SHAHEEN BOULT will get him in first 3 overs then again VIRAT vs opposition if virat fails we will be struggling to get even 250 🤣🤣

— 🕉Zeel Patel (@ZeelPat61562640) August 2, 2023

The greatest moment in Indian cricket history 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/Z8CYRLAqU2

— DhoniFanRoshan 🦁 (@ItsRoshan124) August 2, 2023

True 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ajGqilsSTp

— Dyno 🕶 (@dyno_tweet) August 2, 2023

Indian fans right now 😬 pic.twitter.com/yEcsD6l8lX

— ਜਸਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ (@jassikarwasra) August 2, 2023

Pakistan vs england loading inshallah

— Rai Ehtisham Azhar (@ehtishamrai196) August 2, 2023

India vs Australia final loading

— Haque 🇧🇩 (@midtownndriverr) August 2, 2023

And it started from western media.
Boosting fake confidence of our team.

— Rishikesh A Ambastha 🇮🇳 (@anandrish) August 2, 2023

Lmao 🤣 everyone knows irrelevant bcci just because of that Dhoni's Six 🤣🤣

— . (@Thalastan7) August 2, 2023

Pak has better chances. Our team & management is on a downfall

— Mayank (@nofiltermayank) August 2, 2023