Shriram Life Insurance boss a fan of Dhoni's leadership skills, calls former captain India's strength

Casparus Kromhout, managing director of Shriram Life Insurance, is a cricket enthusiast. In an interview with ET Panache, he shares his prediction for the 2019 World Cup.

Favourite World Cup memory
“The 1992 World Cup. Jonty Rhodes’s famous flying runout of Inzamam-ul-Haq during the South Africa vs Pakistan match at Brisbane. It was significant, not only for that match but for inspiring young cricketers to lift their fielding game to new heights.”


Favourite cricketer from this World Cup
“MS Dhoni. He has natural leadership skills and the required experience that will add strength to the Indian team in the World Cup.

Heading to London
“I was in London to watch the India vs South Africa match, And though I couldn’t go for the India vs Pakistan match, it was one of the most exciting matches to look forward to.”

Predictions for World Cup 2019
“In today’s cricket, predicting matches has become very difficult. Still, I feel England and India are the top runners for the trophy. West Indies could also pull a few surprises.”

Favourite cricket possession
“I wear the South African flag, hats and shirts to matches whenever I can. I wore them to the matches I attended during the 2011 World Cup as well. Though I do not collect cricket memorabilia, I think it would be fantastic to have autographed bats from top batsmen.”