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In a surprising turn of events, Australia women’s cricket team’s spin sensation Alana King has taken the cricket world by storm with her bold predictions for the semifinalists of the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023.
Known for her unerring accuracy on the field, King’s insights into the competitive nature of the tournament have sparked intense speculation and debate among fans and experts alike.
Alana King’s bold prediction for the semifinalists of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
With the cricket fever at its peak, Alana King, a pivotal player in the Australian women’s cricket team, unveiled her much-anticipated predictions during a recent press conference at the renowned Sydney Cricket Ground. Her comments have undoubtedly added fuel to the excitement surrounding the global cricket extravaganza.
With unwavering confidence, King affirmed, “Hosts India would be a really tough opponent, but our good wishes are with Australia men’s squad. Pakistan and South Africa are also strong contenders for the final four.” Her assertions have instantly sparked intense discussions within the cricket enthusiasts, especially as some teams previously considered dark horses are yet to be counted out of the tournament.
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‘WBBL is the best part of the year for me to be honest’: Alana King
King also shared her views on the much-awaited Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season 9.
“I started my journey from the backyard, grew up watching India and Australia cricket teams on television. I’m thrilled to be part of Perth Scorchers. We have a bunch of talented players in the squad. WBBL is the best part of the year for me to be honest,” King added.
“WBBL is the leading cricket franchise worldwide followed by The Hundred and Women’s IPL. We have recently played a series with the West Indies and are very excited for the WBBL is women’s biggest franchise event in cricket, hope Perth Scorchers will lift up the trophy this time. The time is not far when we will see more women’s leagues like men’s cricket. All teams are balanced in WBBL, hope it will be a good tournament,” King concluded.
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The ninth season of WBBL will begin with Sydney Sixers taking on the hosts Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval on Thursday, October 19.
The eight-team T20 tournament will culminate with the final on Saturday, December 2.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
