Team India is WC favourite for Hockey defender VR Raghunath

Not only cricket, any World Cup that involves India is really exciting. I remember the feeling among us when MS Dhoni hit that six and won us the World Cup four years back. It was awesome. Our entire hockey team was feeling so proud. I, personally, have been following cricket World Cups in the past too, and I'm eager to see how things go this time.

As far as India is concerned, I think the first match is really important. It's against Pakistan, which will not only make it interesting, but also emotional. India-Pakistan games, in any sport, are played with a lot of passion, and it'll be important how the team fares in that match. I'm definitely watching that game!

It won't be fair for me to say who is the key for India. I've always believed sports like hockey and cricket are team games, where players have to cover for each other's mistakes. For India to do well, all their 11 players will have to rise to the occasion.

For me, India are always one of the favourites, so there is no point in asking who I back – it's 100% India. I hope they will come back with that trophy.