Latest Cricket News: The Indian team struck major headlines following a victory over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final yesterday. Owing to a dominant performance, India registered a gigantic 10-wicket win over the Islanders in the Asia Cup finale which occurred in Colombo. The Men In Blue produced over-par outings both with the bat and ball throughout the marquee Asian competition to ultimately claim the title.

A dream performance in the now-concluded edition of the Asia Cup further enabled India to gain some genuine momentum heading into the approaching cricketing action. The Rohit Sharma-led side is geared up to take on Australia in a three-match home ODI series, commencing on September 22. Moreover, the high-profile World Cup 2023 which will occur in India during the October-November window, will follow up the India-Australia series.

Latest Cricket News: ‘India Are Among The Favorites To Win The World Cup’ – Wasim Akram

Meanwhile, veteran Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has hailed team India as one of the favorites for the World Cup 2023. Akram further backed all-rounder Hardik Pandya to play a key role in India’s World Cup proceedings. The 57-year-old believes that Pandya will be India’s primary asset heading into the home World Cup.

“Hardik Pandya is India’s main weapon in the upcoming World Cup and India are one of the favorites to win it. For starters, they are playing at home and we have seen what they can do with the ball,” Wasim Akram told Star Sports

“Kuldeep Yadav got wickets as well against the big sides in the Asia Cup. So, it’s a complete side. So, well done to the Indian think tank, which has been making sure that they have the proper squad for the World Cup,” Akram added

Hardik Pandya was named as Rohit Sharma’s deputy in the Indian team for the World Cup 2023. The Gujarat all-rounder displayed a stellar performance in the Asia Cup 2023 which comprised a near-century knock with the bat against Pakistan in Group Stage. Pandya being on top of his game and fitness is bound to increase India’s success prospect in the home World Cup.