Morning papers in India are full of anticipation for the match.
“An Era-Defining Final,” headlines The Times of India. “Rohit Sharma’s all-conquering India are hungry for the
elusive piece of silverware. Standing in the way is a steely Australian outfit
rich with pedigree,” the newspaper writes.
Other headlines riff about the jersey colours of India and
Australia. “Blue hounds hunt Cup,” says The Telegraph. “Will blue be
the new yellow?” wonders The Indian Express.
Acknowledging that India are in top form, experts are also reminding that they are up against five-time champion Australia.
This Indian team, writes former Indian batter Gautam
Gambhir in The Telegraph, is “like a bloodhound, unconquered and restless. Still one can only write off
Australia at one’s own peril: they have got their winning mojo back”.
In Hindustan Times, Rahul Bhattacharya writes: “Yes, India
is looking spiffy, but don’t forget the other guy. He is flexing now, and
claims he can win World Cups from sheer muscle memory.”
