India captain Rohit Sharma is looking forward to the 2023 cricket World Cup after the tournament schedule was announced on Tuesday. The event will take place on home soil, 12 years after India won the competition in Mumbai. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Sharma stated that it would be a great experience to play in the event being held in India and highlighted the competitiveness of the teams taking part.
Sharma missed out on selection for the 2011 World Cup squad, making this the first time he will feature in an ODI World Cup on home soil. The opener stated: I know fans nationwide can’t wait for us to take the field this time. India will play their first match of the tournament against Australia in Chennai on 8 October, while their marquee game against arch-rivals Pakistan has been scheduled for 15 October in Ahmedabad.
Overall, the tournament is expected to be highly competitive, with teams playing a faster and more positive game than ever before. Sharma’s optimism was shared by former players and ICC officials who lauded the venue, calling it an ideal location for the tournament. The 2023 World Cup is expected to bring exciting moments for cricket fans worldwide, and India will be looking to prepare well and come out on top come October and November.
