ICC World Cup 2023: Will Team India Win Cricket WC 2023? Here's What Kris Srikkanth Has To Say

Former India batter Kris Srikkanth expressed his confidence in the Rohit Sharma-led team winning the much-anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 at home. Kris Srikkanth highlighted that India have the advantage of playing the upcoming World Cup in their home conditions.

The Men in Blue emerged as winners when they last hosted the ODI World Cup in 2011 under the leadership of MS Dhoni. Kris Srikkanth was the chief selector of the national team during the tournament. He served as chief selector of India between 2008 and 2012.

WC Happened In India And We Have Won – Kris Srikkanth

During the finale of Andhra Premier League Season 2 on Sunday, Kris Srikkanth said that India have a strong team and playing at home provides an added advantage.

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“In 2011, the WC happened in India and we have won. Again after 12 years, WC is happening in the country,” Srikkanth said.

“We have a good team and we are playing in home conditions, which is another advantage. I am confident that India is good enough to win the WC,” he added.

The Indian National Cricket Team reached the semi-finals in the last two editions of the World Cup in the 50-over format. However, they failed to advance to the final of the tournament. They will be hoping to end their trophy drought in the upcoming tournament.

Number Of ODI Matches Before The World Cup – Kris Srikkanth

Reflecting on the ongoing debate about the No. 4 position, the 1983 World Cup winner stated that the Indian team will have more ODI matches to play before picking a final squad.

“There are number of ODI matches before the world cup. By that time, they will select a squad for the World Cup, I am sure that the team management will come to a conclusion on whom to play at No .4 and No. 5 slots,” he concluded.

Shreyas Iyer is expected to bat at No. 4 in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, which is set to begin on August 30. Iyer has fully recovered from his back injury and is anticipated to be available for selection in the first game, while KL Rahul is set to miss a few matches in the tournament.

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