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The eagerly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 is rapidly approaching, set to unfold in India from October 5 to November 19. The tournament will kick off with a highly anticipated showdown between England and New Zealand, set to take place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This opening fixture serves as a thrilling rematch of the 2019 final, promising a captivating start to the cricketing extravaganza.
As the tournament looms just over a month away, cricketing experts have commenced the intriguing task of handpicking their preferred squads and identifying the key players for the participating teams.
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Jacques Kallis makes a fearless prediction
Now renowned South Africa cricket legend Jacques Kallis has recently made a noteworthy prediction regarding the upcoming quadrennial event in India. In a video shared on the official Instagram account of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the 47-year-old expressed his belief that a particular Proteas stands a strong chance of becoming the tournament’s leading wicket-taker.
Kallis openly endorsed Anrich Nortje as his choice for the coveted title of leading wicket-taker at the World Cup. Kallis’ prediction carries considerable weight in the cricketing world, given his status as a highly respected figure in the sport. Furthermore, Kallis articulated his aspirations for Nortje to play a pivotal role in South Africa‘s campaign at the World Cup.
“For me, I am going to go with Anrich Nortje. He’s South African, I’ve got to go for him and he’s bowling well at the moment. Hopefully, he’ll keep that form into the World Cup and play a big role in helping us go very far in the World Cup,” Kallis said.
Known for his express pace, Nortje is currently one of the fastest bowlers in international cricket. In 2023, the 29-year-old has already taken nine wickets in five ODIs, maintaining an average of 21.44.
