Hope Rohit and his men win the World T20 this time, says Roger Binny

Binny said, “The Powerplay is one of the important areas. I think the openers have to give us a good start.”

The natural etiquette, grace and charm he brings to the table adds lustre to the job of the BCCI president.

There is this old fashioned goodness about Roger Binny that puts everyone around him at ease, even as he finds solutions to vexing questions. And age — he is 67 — sits lightly on this genial man.

An incisive swing bowler with wicket-taking skills and a smooth-stroking batter [Binny has more than 100 international wickets and over 1000 runs for the country] he played a major role in two of India’s biggest triumphs in ICC events - Prudential World Cup, England, ‘83 and World Championship of Cricket down under, ‘85.

Expressing his views on the sidelines of the TNCA annual day where he was the Chief Guest, Binny said there was not one reason for India’s record in ICC tournaments to be less than satisfactory.

He said, ‘We have made it to the semifinals and finals. Often it depends on that day. Luck plays a part. This is very much so in Twenty20 cricket. We are better at chasing scores than defending them. The pitch too gets slower as the match progresses.”

Binny said, “The Powerplay is one of the important areas. I think the openers have to give us a good start. Then, there is a better chance of winning.”

Binny added, “Hopefully Rohit Sharma and his men will win the World Twenty20 this time.”