Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria said that the second-string Indian team that is touring Sri Lanka has been performing quite well and they can beat Pakistan as well. However, he has revealed that he has been impressed with the way Rahul Dravid has infused confidence in everyone.

Meanwhile, Team India thrashed Sri Lanka in the first two games and won the series with one game in hand as well. Danish Kaneria, meanwhile, feels that the way this Indian team is playing, they can beat a full-strength Pakistan side as well.

“The way this Indian team is performing, the way Rahul Dravid has worked with the Indian team he deserves all the praise. The way he has motivated Kuldeep Yadav, even this India B team can certainly beat Pakistan,” Danish Kaneria said on his YouTube Channel.

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On the other hand, the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka will be their last international series before the all-important T20 World Cup in October-November. However, they will play the second phase of the IPL 2021 season in the UAE prior to the mega event as well.

And, Danish Kaneria feels that the Indian players will get time to accustomed to the pitches in UAE and playing in these conditions will help them with the required practice before such a marquee tournament. The former Pakistan spinner has also said that India and the West Indies to reach the final of the T20 World Cup as well. Both teams are doing extremely well on sluggish pitches and this could help them in the UAE as well.

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“India are not playing any limited over cricket before the T20 World Cup but playing IPL will keep them in good stead. I think it will be India vs West Indies in the final,” Danish Kaneria concluded.

The three-match T20I match between India and Sri Lanka will take place from July 25.