1 Player to Watch Out for in Each Side at the 2023 ODI World Cup

Producer: Amar Sunil Panicker

Max O'Dowd

He will be a crucial element which will determine if Netherlands are able to put up a challenge against the better opposition. Odds will be against them regardless but can expect suprises in the World Cup. 

Netherlands

Rashid Khan

The leg-spinner might not have the best record in ODI's but to underestimate him is the biggest mistake one can make as him single-handedly could secure a win for any side he plays with the ball and bat. 

Afghanistan

Shakib Al Hasan

The all-rounder will be looking to replicate the form from the 2019 World Cup where he was a menace with the bat and ball and will look to help the side go a significant distance in the tournament.

Bangladesh

Kusal Mendis

Coming off a decent Asia Cup 2023 campaign, the batter will look to bring the form ahead into the 2023 ODI World Cup and step up with many stars likely to be out due to injury. 

Sri Lanka

Shaheen Afridi

The star bowler has been amongst the best all-format players currently, and his crucial wicket-taking abilities with the new-ball and at the death will be a vital element if the side are to go the distance.

Pakistan

Trent Boult

Using his experience playing IPL, Boult will look to continue performing at his best despite only making his comeback into the limited overs side recently. 

New Zealand

Henrich Klaasen

Arguably in his best form in his career, Klaasen will be expected to take charge of the batting unit when required as he will look to use his hitting abilities to help power his side to a decent total. 

South Africa

Mitchell Starc

The express pacer has always performed when he is bowling in the World Cup and will look to continue that record after picking 20+ wickets in the last two editions. 

Australia

Jos Buttler

The skipper will be looking to provide his side with the much needed push in middle-order, his record despite batting in the middle-order is comparable to that of his top-order counterparts which shows his level of skill.

England

Virat Kohli

The legend himself will be looking to be at his absolute best with the home crowds cheering him on as he looks to replicate the heroics of the 2011 World Cup win. 

India

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