Michael Vaughan has enjoyed a long association with India as a broadcaster and panellist for cricket shows. This connection has allowed the former England captain to immerse himself in the local culture. In the past, the veteran cricketer has been spotted getting his beard trimmed at a local barbershop and playing gully cricket in the bustling streets of Mumbai. Adding another chapter to his Indian adventures, Vaughan was recently seen engaging in a lively conversation with a taxi driver in Mumbai.

During their chat, Vaughan asked the driver if he believed India had a chance to win the T20 World Cup 2024 and solicited his opinion on the upcoming semi-final against England. The driver, generous with his thoughts, confidently predicted that India would triumph in the semi-finals.

For those who are not up to speed, India is set to face England in the second semi-final at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 27. The video of Vaughan’s engaging conversation with the taxi driver has been widely shared, capturing the friendly exchange and the local’s optimistic outlook for the Indian team.

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India and England share a storied history in the T20 World Cups, dating back to the inaugural tournament in 2007. One of the most memorable moments from that edition was when Yuvraj Singh smashed six sixes off Stuart Broad’s over in a league match. More recently, England handed India a resounding defeat in the semi-final of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Adelaide.

Strong views from my Taxi driver in Mumbai .. 😜😜 pic.twitter.com/KiZffFAOJ9

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 26, 2024

Now, two years later, the two teams are set to clash again in the semi-finals, with India needing to overcome the psychological advantage England might carry into the game. Adding to the drama, weather could play a crucial role in the upcoming match.

Unlike the first semi-final, there is no reserve day for the second semi-final between India and England. However, there is a silver lining; an additional 90 minutes have been allocated to ensure a result can be achieved if rain disrupts play.

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In the worst-case scenario where the match is washed out, India will advance to the finals due to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR) and overall performance in the tournament. As the anticipation builds, fans from both nations are eagerly awaiting this high-stakes encounter, hoping for a thrilling contest and a definitive outcome.