Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharmain an exclusive interview to Betway Insider reveals why this is the time for India, among the favourites in the latest T20 World Cup betting odds, to end their global silverware drought.

I’m really excited. I think it’s going to be a fantastic tournament with so many teams and players in good form - Sharma Said

From an Indian perspective, it’s particularly exciting that the first match is against Pakistan. The two teams don’t play each other very often, only in the Asia Cup and other global events, so it’s going to be a huge occasion.

When asked his views on what is going to be the keys to winning the World Cup? He said, "For me, the bowlers are going to be crucial in this tournament.

The grounds in Australia are really big, there’s going to be plenty of bounce and I think there are going to be opportunities for bowlers. We know that runs come easily in T20 cricket these days, so it’s actually the bowlers who can make the difference.

That’s particularly the case for India because they are without Jasprit Bumrah. There is plenty of depth in India’s fast bowling and somebody is going to have to step up and win the World Cup for their team."

Speaking about Virat Kohli, he said," 

I have played so much cricket with him since childhood and I know that he will perform exactly how the team needs him to perform. If they require quick innings from him, he will deliver. If they need somebody to bat through the innings, he can do that, too.

He’ll never think about individual accolades, he’s a team man. It just depends on the kind of role that he is given.

He’s been in good form recently, so I am confident that he’s going to score runs during the World Cup.