New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor says it is too early to pick favourites for the World Cup, with most of the 10 teams firmly in the race to reach the semi-finals. Kane Williamson’s side have won all three of their matches to top the table ahead of their match against India in Nottingham on Thursday. But Taylor said the round-robin format gives enough time for sides to get into their rhythm towards the business end of the tournament. “I think it’s still early on. The majority, all nine (other) teams are still, or maybe realistically seven teams still in the hunt,” Taylor said. “I think it’s not only the way the draw works out, you know, if you can get into a bit of a roll towards the end — first and foremost, you’ve got to get into the semi-final.” New Zealand outplayed India, who are among the favourites alongside champions Australia and hosts England, in a pre-tournament warm-up game last month. Taylor said that his team’s recent success against the Virat Kohli-led side, including their ability to deal with Indian spinners in Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, would give them confidence. “We’ve faced India a lot in recent times… Read full this story
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