Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin tipped India or New Zealand to
lift the World Cup in the Caribbean but said the team from subcontinent
will have to field well to succeed. 
"If you ask me, it is between the Indians and the Kiwis,"
Azhar told reporters here.
Azhar, who was an excellent fielder, said it was important
to put pressure on the rival side by coming up with good fielding and said Mohammad
Kaif deserved a place in the Indian side.
"India would miss Mohammad Kaif is a very good fielder,
who besides his batting can also save some runs which is very vital in a one-day
tie." He also opined that Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly
should open the innings for India throughout the championship.
Yuvraj Singh will be the most reliable among the batsmen, he said, adding he
was among the very few who know how to finish a game.
"India has lost several close matches after failing in
the final stages... And there he (Yuvraj) will play a crucial role," he
said.
Asked if Irfan Pathan's fitness was a major problem,
he said "any player has to be honest to himself and prove fit."
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