Glenn McGrath, the legendary Australian fast bowler has included four teams who can win the upcoming World Cup 2023. The ICC mega event is all set to be played in India, starting from October 5.
McGrath, the renowned Australian cricket legend, has already made some early predictions for the upcoming 10-team World Cup in 2023. Unsurprisingly, he believes that Australia, being a strong team historically, will be among the top contenders vying for the coveted trophy. Additionally, he includes the current defending champions, England, in his list of four formidable teams.
Hosts India and their arch-rivals Pakistan complete the list of four top teams which are the top contenders to win the World Cup 2023 according to the Australia legend. “You wouldn’t be surprised I’m putting Australia in that four. Obviously, India are playing in their own conditions. England are playing some great cricket and Pakistan are also playing fine. So they are the best four,” McGrath told TOI.
“India is probably the toughest place to be a fast bowler. Pitches are not that juicy here. But now young (seam) bowlers are coming from India, whom probably we haven’t seen before. It’s because fast bowling here wasn’t as focused as it is now. If you succeed here, you can succeed anywhere in the world as a fast bowler,” McGrath added.
Apart from Australia and England, McGrath identifies two Asian rivals as the other top contenders. Hosts India, known for their passionate cricketing fan base, and their arch-rivals, Pakistan, are the teams he thinks have a good shot at winning the World Cup 2023.
Matches will take place in ten different cities across India, adding to the diversity and enthusiasm of the event. The cities chosen are Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
As the tournament progresses, the stakes will get higher, and the intensity will culminate in the semi-final matches. The semi-finals are scheduled to be held in Mumbai and Kolkata, promising some thrilling cricket action for the fans. Ultimately, the final showdown will take place at the grand Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the top two teams will compete for the prestigious World Cup title.
With such an exciting lineup of teams, cities, and venues, the World Cup 2023 is anticipated to be a cricketing extravaganza that fans all around the world will eagerly look forward to.
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