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Senior Team India batter Virat Kohli has stated that the difficult challenge of featuring in a tournament like the World Cup excites him even after 15 years of playing international cricket. He admitted that there is plenty of pressure from the fans, who want them to win the mega event. Kohli, however, went on to assert that no one wants to win the World Cup more than the players.

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has opened up on India’s potential World Cup 2023 squad ahead of the September 5 deadline. With BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar admitting after naming the Asia Cup squad that the team will be more or less the same for the World Cup, a couple of prominent names could end up missing out.

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram reckons that India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be dangerous in the Asia Cup since any team can win on their day. Akram recalled that many were predicting an India vs Pakistan final in the Asia Cup last time, but Sri Lanka came back from a horrendous start to clinch the title.

Former South African captain AB de Villiers admitted that he is disappointed with the Indian selectors’ decision to drop Yuzvendra Chahal for the upcoming Asia Cup. De Villiers opined that Chahal is a handy leg-spin option to have in the team.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly reckons that the Men in Blue will have to bat very well to win the 2023 ODI World Cup, which will be played at home from October 5 to November 19. According to Ganguly, if India bat well in the tournament, they will win the World Cup. He also termed them a strong side.