• Dinesh Karthik has picked two players as Player of the Series contenders for ODI World Cup 2023.

  • The multi-team tournament is set to start from October 5 in India.

Dinesh Karthik names his contenders for Player of the Series in ODI World Cup 2023
Dinesh Karthik names 2 Player of Series contenders for ODI World Cup 2023 (Image Source: Twitter)

As the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 draws nearer, cricket enthusiasts around the world are brimming with excitement, expecting nothing less than a cricketing extravaganza of epic proportions. With the tournament set to unfold in India, many fans and experts are already making their predictions and selections for standout performers.

Dinesh Karthik picks Player of Series contenders

In line with this trend, senior Indian cricketer and commentator Dinesh Karthik recently engaged in a chat session on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) under the hashtag #AskDK. During this interactive session on Thursday, September 28, Karthik fielded various questions from eager cricket fans. One of the queries posed to him centered around his choice for the Player of the Series in the upcoming ODI World Cup.

In response to the user’s question, “According to you who will be your player of the series WC23?” Karthik offered his selections for this prestigious accolade. The veteran cricketer named two dynamic all-rounders, one from India and the other from Australia, as his top picks.

Karthik’s choices for Player of the Series in the ODI World Cup 2023 were none other than Hardik Pandya and Glenn Maxwell. These two dynamic players, known for their explosive batting and valuable contributions with the ball, are expected to make a significant impact in the tournament.

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“Hardik Pandya and Glenn Maxwell,” responded Karthik.

Maxwell’s magical show in the Rajkot ODI

Maxwell delivered a spellbinding performance that left cricket enthusiasts in awe during the thrilling third ODI clash between India and Australia in Rajkot. Although his contribution with the bat was limited, Maxwell’s prowess with the ball played a pivotal role in Australia’s triumphant consolation victory.

In this high-scoring encounter, Australia had set a formidable target of 352 runs. While Maxwell may not have dazzled with the bat, his right-arm spin proved to be a game-changer. The versatile all-rounder displayed his mastery by claiming a remarkable haul of 4 wickets.

Maxwell’s mesmerizing spell dismantled the Indian top order, leaving the opposition in disarray. His exceptional performance with the ball was instrumental in guiding the Australian team to a resounding 66-run victory.

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