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Published by: Prakhar Sachdeo
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Mohammed Siraj will head into the World Cup as the no.1 ranked bowler in the ODIs. Siraj bowled a devastating spell against Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup and showed the world why it needs to fear him. Siraj is highly effective with the new ball. So keep an eye on him.
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After a length injury lay-off Jasprit Bumrah has been bowling at full tilt. Bumrah will lead India's pace attack in the World Cup.Bumrah's variations makes him a menacing bowler for the opposing teams.
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Indian captain Rohit Sharma is spoilt for the choices as Mohammed Shami also in form. Shami devastated Australia with a five-wicket haul recently. In the last World Cup the fast bowler took a hat-trick and became only the second Indian bowler to do so. Although, Shami is unlikely to start in all the matches as Siraj and Bumrah are ahead of him in the pecking order.
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Pat Cummins will be the only bowler who will be leading a team during the World Cup. Not only will Cummins' captaincy skills be tested, the speedster will also be expected to pick wickets as one of Australia's front-line pacer.
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Sharing the fast bowling responsibilities with Pat Cummins will be Mitchell Star.The left-arm pacer has been the top wicket-taker in the last two editions of the World Cup. Starc's pace and toe-crushing yorkers will be key for Australia's success.
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On his day, England's Mark Wood has the skills to send down thunderbolts! During IPL 2023 Wood picked a 5-wicket haul to showcase his effectiveness on the Indian pitches. Wood will be a vital cog in England's title defense.
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In all likelihood Trent Boult will be playing his last World Cup. The New Zealand veteran has featured in each of the last two finals but unfortunately ended up on the losing side on both the occassions. Boult will summon all his energies and all his white-ball experience this time around as he aims to be third-time lucky!
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With fellow fast bowler Anrich Nortje ruled out of the World Cup, Kagiso Rabada becomes South Africa's go-to fast bowler. Rabada has plenty of experience playing in Indian conditions. How far South Africa progresses in the tournament will depend on how well Rabada bowls.
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Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi is only 23 but will soon be playing his second ODI World Cup. Afridi is one of the best left-arm pacers in the world today. If Afridi picks early wickets he can be a really menacing player for the opposition. Keep an eye out on his duel with the Indian batters.
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Complementing Shaheen Shah Afridi from the other end will be Haris Rauf. Rauf is another express pace bowler that Babar Azam can rely upon. With Naseen Shah not in the squad, Rauf's importance for Pakistan team will be more than ever.