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Amidst the growing excitement and anticipation surrounding the ODI World Cup 2023 in India, cricket fans and experts alike are eagerly predicting the probable winners and top four teams that will make it to the semi-finals of this marquee event. South Africa’s veteran opener Hashim Amla has now also joined the ranks of former cricketing legends and shared his insights by naming his top four teams for the tournament and offering valuable advice to his home team.
Hashim Amla’s cricketing legacy
Amla’s cricketing legacy is nothing short of remarkable. With 8,113 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), 9282 runs in Test matches, and more than 1200 runs in T20 internationals, Amla’s contribution to South African cricket is etched in the annals of history. He also had the honour of captaining the Proteas side in Test cricket from June 2014 to January 2016. Although Amla retired from international cricket after the conclusion of South Africa’s 2019 ODI World Cup campaign, his love for the game and insights into it remain as strong as ever.
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Hashim Amla names probable semi-finalists of the ODI World Cup 2023
In a recent interaction with iol.com.za, Amla revealed his picks for the semi-finalists of the ODI World Cup 2023. The 41-year-old confidently named India, Pakistan, South Africa and England as the probable semi-finalists, emphasizing the strength and potential of these cricketing powerhouses. The selections from the veteran batter reflected his extensive experience and knowledge of the game.
“I’ll go with India, Pakistan, South Africa, and England,” said Amla
Hashim Amla shares a valuable piece of advice for South Africa
Amla’s contribution didn’t end with his predictions as he also shared a nugget of wisdom for his home team, South Africa. He urged the Proteas to focus on their game and ignore the distractions and external noise that often accompany such high-pressure tournaments.
“The loudest noise is the one in your head. So, you’ve got to keep track of what your thoughts are, keep pulling yourself to the moment of what needs to be done, and then succeed in that moment,” reckoned Amla.
As far as South Africa’s 2023 World Cup campaign is concerned, the Proteas side will meet Sri Lanka in their opening game on October 7. Temba Bavuma has been entrusted with the leadership role of the Proteas side by the management for the important assignment.
