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ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: Five players to watch out for
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is all set to begin in India from October 5 to November 19. As teams prepare to battle for the prestigious title, we take a look at players who are expected to shine in the tournament.
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is all set to begin in India from October 5 to November 19. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for this sports spectacle. As teams prepare to battle for the prestigious title, we take a look at players who are expected to shine in the tournament. (Image: AP)
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Virat Kohli, India: One of India’s finest and most competitive cricketers, Kohli's performances in ODI World Cups have cemented his reputation as one of the world's best batsmen in limited-overs cricket. In his three World Cups, Kohli has played 26 matches and scored two centuries, averaging 46.81. In the 2019 World Cup in England, Virat Kohli captained the Indian team. He had a successful tournament and scored 443 runs. (Image: Reuters)
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Babar Azam, Pakistan: The talented Pakistani cricketer participated in an ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019. Babar Azam was one of the standout players for Pakistan in the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales. He finished the tournament as Pakistan's leading run-scorer with 474 runs in 8 matches at an average of 67.71. Babar Azam scored a century and three half-centuries during the tournament. (Image: Reuters)
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Mitchell Starc, Australia: The Australian fast bowler had an impressive ODI World Cup career, especially in the ICC Cricket World Cup tournaments. Mitchell Starc played a crucial role in Australia's victory in the 2015 World Cup, which was held in Australia and New Zealand. He was the best bowler of the tournament with 22 wickets in 8 matches as Australia won the title. Starc was also a key player for Australia in the 2019 World Cup. His remarkable performance of 5 wickets for 26 runs against New Zealand was one of the highlights of his campaign. (Image: Reuters)
Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh: The talented Bangladesh all-rounder who participated in several ICC Cricket World Cup tournaments made his World Cup debut at the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup in the West Indies. In the 2011 World Cup, which was held in the Indian subcontinent, Shakib had a major impact. He was Bangladesh's top run-scorer in the tournament, scoring 284 runs at an average of 35.50 in 9 matches and taking 10 wickets in the tournament. His performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup tournaments have proven his ability as an all-rounder and his importance to the Bangladesh national team. (Image: AP)
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Rashid Khan, Afghanistan: The talented Afghan leg-spinner represented Afghanistan in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup held in England and Wales. He was a key part of the Afghan bowling attack and is known for his ability to spin the ball sharply. During the tournament, Rashid Khan took 6 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 69.33. (Image: Reuters)
