We preview the 2023 World Cup – the muted build-up, BCCI apathy, and how the conditions could play such a big role in how some teams progress. Could South Africa or New Zealand finally win the big prize? Can Pakistan overcome their spin-bowling drawbacks. Can Bangladesh make the semi-final? Or will India be too strong when playing at home?
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- Is this the most tepid build-up for an ODI World Cup?
- Why can’t the BCCI be nice to anybody?
- A World Cup that could be won between overs 15 and 40
- South Africa’s challenge on bowler-friendly pitches
- New Zealand’s highly experienced side
- The “Pakistan problem” that Pakistan, England, and Australia confront
- India’s No.8 problem – with Axar injury giving Ashwin a chance
- The importance of Hardik Pandya to India’s plans
- Why Bangladesh have a serious chance if conditions favor spin
Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Ashoka (@ABVan)
Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack | ESPNcricinfo
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- War Minus the Shooting – Revisiting the 1996 World Cup through a classic book – 81allout podcast
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