Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav believes his team has got a very good chance of defending their T20 World Cup title. Team India would become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup crown if they can go all the way. SKY’s team will also become the first team to win in their own conditions and the first team to win the title on three occasions.

Yadav said it is imperative for the players to put their personal milestone on the backburner and play for the team’s cause. Furthermore, the Indian captain said it is important for them to not slip into a negative mindset.

Meanwhile, SKY had played a match-winning knock of 84 runs off just 49 balls in the opening game against the USA.

“If you prioritise team goals ahead of personal milestones, more often than not, I feel the team will be in a dominant position. Only we can stop ourselves from overanalysing or slipping into a negative mindset, but I believe this team is fully prepared for the T20 World Cup. I don’t see any reason why we can’t go all the way,” Suryakumar Yadav was quoted as saying on JioStar.

Opening up on his captaincy mantra, SKY said it is pivotal for him to give freedom to all the players, to get the best out of them.

“Honesty and freedom of speech are essential to a team sport. It’s important to listen to other players, as they may have insights that could benefit the team. Also, giving everyone the freedom to play their natural game, which has helped them reach this level, is key to maintaining a healthy team atmosphere. Looking at our win percentage over the last one or two years, which has been impressive, we must be doing something right,” he added.

India will next take on Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Thursday.