Gautam Gambhir's Bold Babar Azam Prediction For World Cup Is Warning For All Other Teams

03.10.2023 - 03:35 sports.ndtv.com

The Cricket World Cup 2023 is only days away from its commencement, with 10 teams vying against each other to get their hands on the elusive trophy.

In the batting department, the ODI World Cup is set to see some of the finest talents in the world looking to undo each other.

The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith, David Warner, Jos Buttler, Babar Azam, etc. will all look to make the best use of the conditions in India and take their team to glory.

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who won the 2011 World Cup under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, has his eyes on Rohit and Babar to do something special this year.

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The Indian cricket team's selection committee has never been away from criticism and the MSK Prasad-led panel was no exception. The team selection during the 2019 ODI World Cup put the committee under scanner as it dropped an experienced player Ambati Rayudu, India's number 4 batter, and included all-rounder Vijay Shankar in the squad instead. Gautam Gambhir, while commentating during the India vs New Zealand 2023 Cricket World Cup match in Dharamsala on Sunday, criticised the MSK Prasad-led panel by calling it the "worst selection committee".

Cricket World Cup - "You May Become Pakistan's Leading Run-getter But...": Gautam Gambhir's Tough Talk On Babar Azam

Babar Azam, Pakistan cricket team captain at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, is under a lot of focus. One loss to India for any Pakistan team can do that. Though he scored a half-century in the match against India, Babar Azam could not lead his team to a good total against India. Pakistan were all out for just 191 against India, with Babar Azam top-scoring with a 58-ball 50. However, India surpassed the paltry total in just 30.3 overs with Rohit Sharma scoring a top-notch 86.

Team India "Extremely Hard To Beat": Ricky Ponting's Honest Admission For World Cup 2023

Former Australia great Ricky Ponting discussed Team India's prospects for victory in the World Cup and believes that Men in Blue will be an "extremely hard" side to beat given their ability to hold up under extreme pressure well. India made a strong start to their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign, registering convincing victories against Australia, Afghanistan and arch-rival Pakistan. The Men in Blue are searching for a third Cricket World Cup crown after their title victories in 1983 and 2011.

"Bad For Subcontinental Cricket": Gautam Gambhir's Huge Take On India-Pakistan Rivalry

Former Indian cricket team opener Gautam Gambhir believes that there is a massive difference between India and Pakistan right now and the dominance enjoyed by the Rohit Sharma-led side is not good news for subcontinental cricket. Pakistan were completely outplayed by India in the Cricket World Cup 2023 clash with Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer playing brilliant knocks to follow up a good show by the bowlers. Gambhir pointed out that India have dominated the rivalry lately and in case India and Pakistan play a bilateral series at the moment, he believes that it will not be a competitive affair.

"Don't Misbehave...": Gautam Gambhir's Stern Message To Indian Fans Ahead Of Pakistan World Cup Clash

Former India batter Gautam Gambhir had a special message for the fans ahead of the hig-octane clash against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Ahead of the match, Indian fans gathered outside the stadium in huge numbers, but not many Pakistan cricket team afficinados were present at the scene. Speaking on Star Sports after the toss, Gambhir urged the fans not to disrespect the Pakistan team as they are in India to take part in the World Cup, adding that supporting.