T20 World Cup: So far so good, but India’s real test begins now

India can put aside Saturday’s Group A washout against Canada and focus on the tough Super Eight Stage

India’s seamless start to the T20 World Cup — notwithstanding the abandoned match against Canada in Lauderhill on Saturday — isn’t surprising in the least. Never mind their fallibility in semi-finals and finals over the past decade, they have gone about their business in the early stages of big-ticket events with ruthless professionalism.

Brilliance in bilateral matches and group phases of marquee tournaments shouldn’t be taken for granted. (ANI)