ICC World Cup 2023: Chris Gayle Predicts Semi-finalists; Says 'Wouldn't Look Good If West Indies Don't Qualify For Tournament'

West Indies legend Chris Gayle revealed his top four teams in ICC World Cup 2023. Chris Gayle also said that it would not look good if West Indies fail to qualify for the tournament and such an event will make him sad.

West Indies are currently playing ODI World Cup qualifier tournament. The top two teams or the finalists of the tournament will get an entry in ICC World Cup 2023. However, West Indies lost to Zimbabwe and Netherlands in the group stage and face a tough challenge to reach ODI World Cup 2023.

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Chris Gayle Names His Top Four Teams In ICC World Cup 2023

During an interview with Times of India (TOI), West Indies opener Chris Gayle was asked about the favorites to win ODI World Cup 2023. Responding to the question, Gayle named his top four teams in the tournament.

“Don’t know who’s the favourite, but I can just actually give you a little bit about the top four. I think India, Pakistan, England and Australia as the 4th team. I used to say New Zealand, but I’m going to put Australia”, Chris Gayle said.

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The left-handed batsman was also asked how would he feel if West Indies fail to qualify for ICC World Cup 2023. To this, the batting legend answered that it wouldn’t look good if West Indies don’t qualify. Also, he will be sad and feel disappointed if that happens.

“It wouldn’t look so good. Not seeing the West Indies in the World Cup, it is going to be sad. It will be sad for the West Indies and the fans as well. Not only West Indian fans but also people who are hooked to West Indian culture. Not seeing the West Indies in this World Cup will feel so bad and sad. It’s going to be disappointing if they don’t make it to the World Cup. I’ll be gutted”, Chris Gayle further added.

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ICC ODI World Cup 2023 schedule is out and the tournament kickstarts on October 5 in India. A total of 10 teams will battle with each other for the title. The confirmed teams are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Australia, New Zealand, England, and South Africa.

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Two more teams will join the ICC tournament after the ongoing qualifiers league. Six teams are eyeing the final two spots. They are Sri Lanka, West Indies, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Oman, and UAE.

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