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New Delhi: The Indian Premier League T20 tournament in South Africa will provide India the perfect platform to prepare for their title defence in the World Twenty20 Championships in England in June, said Indian opener Gautam Gambhir.
Gambhir said getting the opportunity to play some quality Twenty20 cricket during the IPL would definitely act in favour of the defending champions ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup.
Gambhir, who has been in dream form in the recent past and was adjudged player of the tournament during India's historic New Zealand tour, feels any player's success in the international arena depends on his security in the team.
Meanwhile, Gambhir's Delhi Daredevils teammate and opening partner Virender Sehwag feels the bouncy South African pitches will not only assist fast bowlers but batsmen too can derive benefits from them.
"Seamers will undoubtedly have an edge in SA because of pace and bounce but that's good for batters too as they can play their shots on such conditions," Veeru said.
"We will miss Delhi crowd in Africa but hopefully, there will be sufficient support for us in South Africa."
Asked about the Kolkata Knight Riders coach John Buchanan's he said, "No comments."
"There should be one captain for a whole series and I'm happy that we have captain in Viru", Amit Mishra said.
