In less than two weeks, the 2023 ODI World Cup will begin, and anticipation among supporters has never been higher. Experts have been occupied anticipating the result of the major competition, selecting the favorites, and evaluating their advantages and disadvantages. Former England captain Michael Vaughan recently claimed in a tweet that the tournament’s hosts India are the side to beat and predicted that the team that could defeat the “Men in Blue” would ultimately win the championship.
Salman Butt, a former captain of Pakistan, recently echoed the sentiments expressed by Vaughan by saying that it would be very challenging for other teams to defeat India if they didn’t make mistakes.
“India is the only cricket team in the world to have experienced this ultimate rise. In the upcoming World Cup, there are four teams that everyone is talking about. But in my opinion, the World Cup will be won by the side that defeats India. The top team is India. Their bowling is ideal for these circumstances, and their batting is complete. It’s doubtful that any team would even be close to them unless they make mistakes themselves, Salman Butt claimed on his YouTube channel.
In India, everything about cricket is excellent: Salman Butt
Butt observed that the Indian cricket environment had significantly improved in recent years due to players’ increased emphasis on fitness and fielding standards. The southpaw continued by complimenting India’s infrastructure, commentators, and equipment.
“Over the past few years, India have made considerable improvements. These players’ levels of fitness are much higher than they were 15 years ago. Likewise, fielding standards have also increased. Everything about cricket in India is top-notch, including the facilities, commentators, experts, and players’ equipment, said the former Pakistan captain.
The No. 1 ranked team across all three game types will be Rohit Sharma and company in the ODI World Cup. On October 8, they face five-time champions Australia in Chennai to start their campaign in the 10-team competition.
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