One of cricket’s legendary personalities, Viv Richards from the West Indies, has made a prediction about who will top the list of leading wicket-takers in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 which will be hosted by India.
As the enthusiasm rises for the impending ODI World Cup 2023, cricket aficionados worldwide are anxiously preparing for what promises to be a thrilling tournament. The tournament is due to resume on October 5th in India, treating fans to an opening encounter between England and New Zealand — a replay of the past edition’s championship.
One of cricket’s most iconic personalities, Sir Viv Richards from the West Indies, has revealed his prediction for the highest wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup 2023. Renowned for his unrivaled achievements in the sport, Richards conveyed his thoughts in a video on the ICC’s official Instagram page. In his forecast, he identified a young prodigy from Pakistan as his favorite for the title of leading wicket-taker in the upcoming World Cup 2023.
Richard has picked Pakistan’s exceptional left-arm fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Richards highlighted Afridi’s amazing achievements and his rapid rise on the global stage, underscoring why he believes Afridi will emerge as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker.
“The leading wicket-taker in the World Cup will be Shaheen Afridi because I have seen him in Pakistan. I spent some time in the PSL and I have seen his massive growth. [He is a] highly determined individual. He is my man,” Richards said in the video.
In the next ODI World Cup 2023, the responsibility of leading Pakistan’s bowling assault would rest on the shoulders of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Before the highly anticipated World Cup, cricket aficionados may look forward to witnessing Shaheen Afridi’s skills on show during the Asia Cup 2023. This thrilling tournament will be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and it is set to take place from August 30 to September 17.
