ICC ODI World Cup 2023: The ICC World Cup 2023 is set to commence at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, featuring defending champions England against New Zealand on October 5, a rematch of the 2019 final. However, there are some legendary players who might be playing their last-ever World Cup (Excluding India).
5 players who could be playing their last ICC World Cup
1. Steve Smith
Steve Smith, a top-tier Australian batsman, is likely participating in his final ODI World Cup at 34 years old. He played a pivotal role in the successful 2015 campaign and boasts impressive ODI World Cup statistics: Runs – 834; Innings – 20; Average – 46.33; Highest Score – 105; Centuries – 1; Fifties – 8.
2. Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson, the Kiwi captain, made a remarkable recovery to lead the team in the World Cup after suffering an injury during the 2023 IPL. At 33 years old, he’s immensely popular in India and has a strong chance to conclude his 50-over format career with an ODI World Cup victory, which eluded him in 2019. His ODI World Cup record includes: Runs – 911; Innings – 22; Average – 56.93; Highest Score – 148; Centuries – 2; Fifties – 3.
3. David Warner
David Warner, the Australian opener, has also revealed his intention to retire from all three formats of international cricket following the 2024 T20 World Cup. Consequently, the 2023 ODI World Cup will mark the end of the 36-year-old’s ODI career, concluding a distinguished journey that featured a World Cup triumph in 2015 on home turf. Warner’s ODI World Cup statistics include Runs – 992; Innings – 18; Average – 62; Highest Score – 178; Centuries – 4; Fifties – 3.
4. Trent Boult
Trent Boult, the left-arm fast bowler for New Zealand, has forged a memorable new-ball partnership with Tim Southee over the years. However, with Southee unavailable for the tournament, the 34-year-old Boult will carry the entire load in this year’s event. Boult’s ODI World Cup statistics include: Wickets – 39; Innings – 19; Average – 21.79; Best Figures – 5/27; 4-wicket hauls – 3; 5-wicket hauls – 1.
5. Joe Root
England’s Joe Root, a member of the ‘Fab Four’ alongside Steven Smith, Virat Kohli, and Kane Williamson, is another elegant batsman on this list. Although he played a pivotal role in England’s victory in 2019, Root is no longer an automatic starter in white-ball cricket. However, with a spot in the 2023 squad, Root, who will turn 33 in December, aims to depart with another World Cup title. His ODI World Cup statistics include: Runs – 758; Innings – 16; Average – 54.14; Highest Score – 121; 100s – 3; 50s – 3.
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