Former Indian cricket team opener and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag was asked to five best players in his dream ODI XI for the World Cup 2023. Being true to his nature and playing style, Sehwag has picked three veteran batters, one rising and aggressive batter in white ball cricket and an excellent bowler who can get the job done at any stage of the game.
Rohit Sharma
Why wouldn’t Sehwag choose Rohit Sharma! He’s Sehwag’s favourite player and other than that, Sharma’s record in ICC World Cup 2019 speaks for itself. Playing in home conditions, Sharma will definitely shine with bat. It could be his last 50 over World Cup and he would like end it on a high note because India’s wait for trophy has been streched a long time, no better time and occasion to do it at home. An easy decision to include Rohit in his top five players for dream ODI XI.
Virat Kohli
Unarguably the best white ball cricketer of this generation will make his place into anyone’s dream XI for World Cup. When the last time, India hosted a World Cup tournament, Kohli was in phenomenal form, almost unstoppable. Kohli has secret knowledge of two things: 1) how to score big runs and 2) how to do it consistently. It must have been no brainer for Sehwag to fit Kohli in his dream XI.
David Warner
Not in best of his form, David Warner has struggled in recent years but when he gets going, the match almost ends one sided. Sehwag has played in Delhi franchise with Warner so he is well aware of his capabilities. This World Cup could be Warner’s last outing for Australia, the bull will not let it go without making his presence felt.
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Glenn Phillips
Intersting choice for Sehwag but as he believes in impactful innings rather than statsful innings, no wonder why Philips is there. A phenomenal team player, never lacks energy, gives his 100 percent and has the reputation of performing on big occasions. He will play in ODIs against England commencing from September 8. Philips has proved that he can dominate spin and pace alike. Not a lot of cricket experts will back him to do outstandingly well but he is definitely going to be a game changer for New Zealand.
Jasprit Bumrah
Only bowler Sehwag was included in his dream XI for World Cup is Jasprit Bumrah. The right arm pacers was out of the game for a long time but made really impressive comeback against Ireland last month. Yet, he has to bowl in Asia Cup 2023, nobody can deny his accuracy and completeness with ball in hand. He can bowl at any stage and create wicket taking opportunities for his side, so another smart choice for Sehwag.
Sehwag made best of five players he could, there is experience, there is skill, there is talent, there is consistentcy, there is power hitting, there is accuracy; everything that you can expect from five best players in q dream XI for World Cup.
