Dale Steyn, a former cricketer for South Africa, has listed his top five fast bowlers. These bowlers, in Steyn’s opinion, will have a huge impact on the forthcoming 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Steyn’s list noticeably leaves off well-known figures like Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Jasprit Bumrah. Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj, who is ranked first among bowlers in the Men’s ODI rankings, is at the top of Steyn’s lineup. Steyn chose Siraj over Bumrah, highlighting Siraj’s impressive form.
Kagiso Rabada of South Africa, Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan, Trent Boult of New Zealand, and Mark Wood of England round-up Steyn’s top five. Steyn’s selections bring a varied representation of several cricket-playing nations. Watch the clip to hear what the renowned fast bowlers have to say about selecting the top teams for the match.
2023 ODI World Cup fast bowlers:
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Steyn specifically warned Rohit Sharma to need caution while facing Shaheen Shah Afridi and projected Trent Boult will likely take the most wickets during the World Cup. Steyn has prioritised Siraj based on his current ranking despite Bumrah’s remarkable comeback in the Asia Cup 2023. These bowlers are anticipated to play significant roles in the ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to begin thanks to Steyn’s selection.
The first game of the ODI World Cup 2023 will take place on October 5 between the reigning champions England and New Zealand. On October 8, India will face off against Australia. Before the competition, each squad participates in two exhibition games. In Guwahati, the Indian squad was scheduled to play England in their opening exhibition game. Unfortunately, the weather ruined the game, and it was called off without a ball being thrown.
The unfamiliar, Cricket matches with restricted overs are known as One Day Internationals (ODIs), and they feature two international sides. Each team faces a specific amount of overs, now 50, over the game’s nine-hour duration. The Cricket World Cup, which normally takes place every four years, is played using this format.
On October 8, the Indian squad will begin play against the five-time World Champions. At the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the two powerhouses will square off. So, this was all about the 2023 ODI World Cup. Also read, Cricketer Virat Kohli’s cute banter with wife Anushka Sharma.
