Do the off field problems of Australia and India open up this tournament?

[GLORY OF '92]

Australia are flat today and with the ill feeling between Kohli and Kumble I think these 2 powerhouses might be a bit vulnerable.

Warne and BMac have said today that Australia are lacking presence today.

 

[Hasan123]

No. They are both professional teams. Australia in paticular will use this as a way to galvanise the team and unite together.

 

[Syed1]

It would be lovely to see Kohli and Kumble elbowing each other when the teams are lined up for the anthems. If Kohli hits a fifty or century he should unfurl a paper that says "Yah Kumble talk nah"

 

[Markhor]

No. They are both professional teams. Australia in paticular will use this as a way to galvanise the team and unite together.

This - I would have thought it would motivate Australian players even more to win this tournament so they can throw it in their Board's face like WI players after winning WT20 last year.

 

[Swashbuckler]

2 of the most successful LOI units (Aus 5 WC and 2 CT , Ind 2 WC, 2 CT, 1 T20) in turmoil it seems. Great chance for RSA/ENG/NZ/Pak to win this Trophy.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Kumble-Kohli is a plastered wound that will open up in case we lose against Pakistan. We should be fine for now, but a lot depends on the first match.

 

[Savak]

Nah not really. The talent gap is huge. Talent will supersede any off field troubles