Latest Cricket News: We are now six weeks away from the commencement of the upcoming World Cup 2023. The pinnacle 50-over Cricket competition is all set to get underway on October 5 with the grand finale scheduled on November 19 in Ahmedabad. India will officially host the World Cup 2023 which will witness the participation of 10 elite International teams.
Defending champions England are all geared up to take on New Zealand in the World Cup 2023 tournament opener, marking a repeat of the last World Cup final. Home side India’s maiden assignment in the exact competition will transpire on October 8. Rohit Sharma’s team India will square off against Australia to kick off their campaign in the Maquee home World Cup.
Latest Cricket News: Jos Buttler Is Going Stand Out In The World Cup 2023: Jacques Kallis
Meanwhile, veteran South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has backed Jos Buttler to lead the runs chart in the World Cup 2023. Kallis is confident about Buttler’s success prospects in the Indian conditions and claims that the English skipper is bound to stand out. Jacques Kallis further expects a formidable performance from England in the exact competition.
“I think Jos Buttler will be the leading run-scorer. Outside call, but I fancy him in those conditions along with England having a good World Cup. I think he’s going to be the one guy that stands out.” claimed Jacques Kallis in an ICC interview
Moreover, the legendary West Indies batter Viv Richards went on to name Shaheen Afridi as his top choice for the leading wicket-taker in the World Cup 2023. Richards stated that he has witnessed the growth of the Southpaw after spending a notable time with him during the Pakistan Super League. ‘He is my man,’ said the former Caribbean batter to conclude.
“The leading wicket-taker in the World Cup will be Shaheen Afridi because I have seen him in Pakistan. I spent some time in the PSL and I have seen his massive growth. [He is a] highly determined individual. He is my man.” said Viv Richards during an interaction with the ICC
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