The craze for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is getting bigger and the marquee tournament is set to reignite ODI cricket. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan astounded everyone by choosing his 4 Semi Finalists left out a dangerous team. Irfan Pathan was quite candid while naming the 4 Semi-Finalists
A billion people would be hoping that the senior batters Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma play according to their credentials and especially in knock-out matches. We witnessed how the team fell like a pack of cards during 2015 ODI WC semi-final & 2019 WC semi-final as well. Due to a bad performance in knock-out matches, all the hard work goes into vain
Irfan Pathan picks his Semi Finalists
Irfan Pathan took to his social media handle. Irfan Pathan left out Pakistan from his 4 Semi Finalists. Pakistan is considered to be the red hot favorites to win the marquee ODI championship.
“India, Australia, South Africa & England,” said Irfan Pathan.
Exciting ODI WC 2023 on Cards
We should not underestimate Sri Lankan side, the island nation have the knack of performing exceedingly well against all odds. The side undoubtedly lost very badly against India but in the Asia Cup 2023, they showed that they can be ruthless on the given day. All eyes will be on the spin duo of Maheesh Theekshana & Wanindu Hasaranga as they can easily spurn a web across the batters.
New Zealand would be keen to get their hands on the elusive trophy. We saw how they lost the 2019 ODI WC final against England that too by the barest of margin and that by a boundary count. There is still uncertainty regarding Kane Williamson’s participation for ODI WC 2023 due to the knee injury. Recently New Zealand lost the ODI series against England by 1-3 and they were completely outplayed by the Britishers.