ICC World Cup 2019:  Gautam Gambhir picks his first favourite, England my joint 2nd favourites
ICC World Cup 2019: Gautam Gambhir picks his first favourite, England my joint 2nd favourites
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Hero of India's World Cup triumph in 2011, Gautam Gambhir has picked Australia as his favourites to win the upcoming 2019 World Cup. Former Indian opener is hoping for a fiercely competitive tournament in England and Wales this summer.

Australia have named a formidable squad for the World Cup and have a great mix of youth and experience. With the returns of Steve Smith and David Warner, Australia are looking like a dangerous team heading into the showpiece event as they look to successfully defend their title. Speaking to Times of India, Gambhir said tha Australia is his first favourite. He said, “ They should definitely play the final and their opposition in the final will be between two of my joint second-favourite teams, England and India.”

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Gautam Gambhir further added "Not because England are playing at home. Of late they are an improved side, having quality cricketers in almost all the positions.”

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Warner and Smith will be returning to the international fold after the completion of their 1-year ban. The duo was banned by Cricket Australia last year after being found guilty of ball-tampering in a Test match against South Africa. 

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