ICC World Cup 2023: Eoin Morgan Picks Tournament Favorites, Talks About India's WC Chances

Former England skipper Eoin Morgan has shared his opinion on the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, picking the tournament favorites and the teams to watch out for. England under Eoin Morgan lifted the 2019 World Cup for the very first time four years ago. 

Four years later England will aim to defend the title under the leadership of Jos Buttler. England will have the tough task of playing in Indian conditions against the top teams of the world. 

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The former England skipper in an interview with WION News picked his four favourites who can make it to the semi-finals. He further spoke about India’s chances in the World Cup as well as being the hosts. 

“When it comes to the business end of the tournament, I have no doubt England will be there, I have no doubt India will be there. And the other teams I would probably see potentially lifting the trophy are Australia and Pakistan, two very very strong teams, and two contenders when it comes to big competitions” said Morgan. 

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India Favourites Going Into The World Cup: Eoin Morgan

Speaking about India’s chances in the tournament, he was full of praise for the Rohit Sharma-led team. 

“They’re an excellent cricket team that I believe will be favourites going into the World Cup. You don’t have to rewind the clock back that far when MS Dhoni was captain back in 2011, and that magical moment for all Indian fans when he hit that ball over long-on for six, and India lifted the trophy” Morgan said on India. 

He further spoke about the team needing to adjust to the sub-continental conditions and the home advantage in particular. 

 “Home advantage is quite a key thing, but if you were to advise anything you would say engage with the people who were there, and were leaders throughout that journey, and pick their brain. The likes of Virat Kohli played in that team and has first-hand experience of what it is like. It is going to be a hell of a tournament that I am looking forward to,” said Morgan.

Host nations have won the last three editions of the World Cup. India won in 2011, Australia in 2015, and England in 2019. 

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