ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is just a few sleeps away. All the teams are checking their last-minute preparations. India had just finished their Asia Cup campaign on high. They named the title with a huge 10-wicket victory. Throughout the tournament India’s performance was sensational. From top order to tail-enders, everyone was at their best. If we look at the final, Mohammed Siraj was unstoppable.
In the Asia Cup final, Sri Lanka faced a disaster in the form of Mohammed Siraj. Siraj’s pace was nothing less than a fireball. He took six wickets in 21 runs. Any of the Sri Lankan batters could not stand in front of the wicket. They got all out for 50 runs. It was an easy target of 51. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan reached the target in 6.1 overs.
But there is one more huddle to cross before the World Cup for India. They Will be facing Australia in a three-match ODI series on home soil. This will be a practice stage for both teams before the World Cup. But before the World Cup, there are three things to address for India.
Finalizing finisher’s role:
The 2019 World Cup was a real heartbreaker for India. Throughout that tournament, India was in a good rhythm. But losing the Semifinal took their chances far away. If we look at that match finisher’s role was an important one. After MS Dhoni’s out India was already out of the World Cup.
This time after a long time, India is organising the World Cup. Hopes are at their best. But this time India has to look at it’s finisher’s role. If in any case the middle order fails, it is the finisher’s duty to carry the innings forward. So, the finisher’s spot will be strong.
Workload management:
Nowadays, all the teams are playing matches all year long. So sometimes it becomes difficult to manage the Workload from players. But the World Cup is the biggest cricketing tournament so managing the workload from the players is a big thing. Before this World Cup, India will play a three-match ODI series against Australia. Because of this thing, this three-match squad has been announced with a twist. Some of the senior players have been rested. Team management is not ready to take risks with any player.
At number 4:
Along with the top order, the middle order is the most important spot of a match. According to the sources, Rohit and Shubman will be the opening pair and Virat will be batting at number 3. It is necessary to select the right player at number 4. Number four is the most important place. Being a batter of number 4, it is a responsibility to build the innings from that space, especially in ODI cricket.
Shreyas Iyer is back in the squad. He is ODI’s most dependable number 4. His stats are examples of that. The three matches against Australia will be a practice platform for him. He has a chance to improve from that stage.
India is hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 after a long. Expectations are high. The last time India hosted the campaign, they ended up being a champion. This time India has a very balanced side. It will be a good opportunity for them.
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