ODI World Cup 2023

Nasser Hussain picks his ‘Ultimate 11’ ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup

With the World Cup just three days away. The former players and experts have started predicting their squads and top scorers and wicket-takers for the World Cup. All the teams for the ODI World Cup 2023 have been announced. The 10 teams are ready to give their best and win cricket’s most prestigious trophy this year. The opening game will be a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final. Defending champions England are set to face New Zealand on October 5, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Ahead of the World Cup former England skipper Nasser Hussain picked his ‘Ultimate World Cup Playing XI’. The cricketer-turned-commentator had to pick one player from each country and he had to pick one wildcard entry as well. He left out the leading run-scorer of 2023, the young opener from India, Shubman Gill, in his list. Only two Indian players got a chance in his Ultimate XI. Surprisingly both of them are batters and no bowler has got a chance in his XI.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in Nasser Hussain’s XI

Nasser Hussain has included Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the Ultimate World Cup 11 team. Rohit Sharma has been selected as the opener along with South Africa wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock. Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been placed in third position. Virat has been named at number four. With England captain Jos Buttler at five and Shakib Al Hasan at six.

Bas de Leed of the Netherlands has been given a seventh place in the team. Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan will lead the attack in the spin department for the team along with Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana. Nasser Hussain picked two pacers in his team Pat Cummins and Trent Boult. The duo has been fantastic for Australia and New Zealand respectively. The mega event starts on October 5, with teams preparing themselves through warm-up matches.

Nasser Hussain’s ‘Ultimate World Cup 11’ squad

Rohit Sharma, Quinton de Kock, Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, Shakib Al Hasan, Bas de Leede, Rashid Khan, Pat Cummins, Trent Boult, Maheesh Theekshana.