ODI World Cup 2023
WATCH: Dale Steyn selects top five fast bowlers for the 2023 ODI World Cup
The former South African cricketer Dale Steyn has unveiled his top five fast bowlers. Steyn believes that these bowlers will make a significant impact in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 in India. Notably, Steyn’s list excludes prominent names like Jasprit Bumrah, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood. At the forefront of Steyn’s lineup is Indian pacer Mohammad Siraj, currently holding the number-one spot in the Men’s ODI rankings for bowlers. Steyn opted for Siraj over Bumrah, emphasizing Siraj’s remarkable form.
The remaining spots in Steyn’s top five include Kagiso Rabada from South Africa, Shaheen Shah Afridi from Pakistan, Trent Boult from New Zealand, and Mark Wood from England. Steyn’s choices bring a diverse representation from different cricketing nations. Let us watch the video and see what the legendary fast bowlers have to say about picking up the best in the teams for the competition;
In particular, Steyn advised caution to Rohit Sharma when facing Shaheen Shah Afridi and predicted Trent Boult as a potential leading wicket-taker in the World Cup. Despite Bumrah’s impressive comeback in the Asia Cup 2023, Steyn has given precedence to Siraj based on his current standing in the rankings. This selection by Steyn sets the stage for an intriguing ODI World Cup, with these bowlers expected to play pivotal roles.
The marquee tournament starts on October 5
The ODI World Cup 2023 kicks off on October 5, with the opening match between defending champions England and New Zealand. India’s campaign begins against Australia on October 8. Preceding the tournament, each team plays two warm-up matches. The Indian team were supposed to face England in their first warm-up match in Guwahati. Unfortunately, the rain played a spoiled sport in the game and the game was abandoned without a ball being ball.
The Indian team will be kickstarting their campaign against the five-time World Champions on October 8. Both the powerhouses will be clashing against each other at M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.