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Hey Manners,

I can't see South Africa winning a test in Bangladesh.

And, they will drop points against either Sri Lanka or Pakistan. Sri Lanka recently have become a tough team to beat.

Also, I don't see India winning Downunder. A drawn series would be an achievement.

I see an India v Australia WTC Final with India winning this time around.

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I fear you may be absolutely right, Aditya. But that's the point I was trying to make about the WTC - despite all its grotesque imperfections it still gives us (and the players) reason to hope and dream. I can, actually, see a way that South Africa could win a Test in Bangladesh (involving Maharaj bowling 60 overs and taking 10 wickets) but I suspect at least one of the fixtures will be a monsoon draw! And I can also see how SA might win all four Tests against SL and Pakistan. But I can also see how they might not!

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Manners, This is about Rohit Sharma T20 titles

Mumbai Indians - 7 ( 5 IPLs and 2 Champions League)

Deccan Chargers IPL when Gilly was captain in South Africa - 1 title. How can you forget that

With Indian team - 2 World Cups and 1 Asia Cup

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Thank you for that! How could I have forgotten about the Champions League!?

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Let's hope its a 'cygnet' of things to come...

Oh, and they have to get rid of that ridiculous trophy!

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Hello again my old friend. Hope you are well? I suspect the dodgy trophy is one of the better things about the tournament...!

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That is so well said:)

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Thank you, Boris! :)

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Definitely welcome:)

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Cricket ludicrocity beautifully explained ✔️

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