As the ODI World Cup 2023 approaches, the burden is on England to put together their greatest side.The competition, which will take place in India, will require a well-balanced mix of established and young players.
Here is a suggested England cricket team line-up for the ODI World Cup 2023, based on current performance and potential. There is no doubt that the current English squad is the most dangerous white ball contender. Buttler’s army will walk to the ground to retain the cup in the future world cup, which will be contested in India beginning in October 2023.
Three reasons why England can win the World Cup 2023
3. World Cup-winning captain
Jos Buttler, the captain and wicketkeeper, is another must-have. His explosive hitting, along with his flawless glovework, gives the English team a distinct advantage. Furthermore, his leadership abilities will steer the squad through difficult situations.
He has been a proven captain in the last year’s T20 World Cup leading the ‘Three Lions’ to their second T20 World Cup in 2022. He was also an important member of the 2019 World Cup winning squad. It will be the first time Butler will captain England in the 50 over format. He has a healthy experience playing in India during the Indian Premier League (IPL). The captain will look to lead the team from the front with his experience in India.
2. Depth in Bowling Department
Sam Curran provides left-arm speed and solid lower-order hitting. His versatility and adaptability will provide him a tactical edge. Adil Rashid brings experience to the spin department. His leg-spin has been efficient in previous ODIs, and his knowledge of subcontinental conditions will be useful.
Mark Wood’s lightning-quick speed makes him a threat in any situation. His ability to bowl short, fast deliveries will keep opposing batters at bay. England has another speed option in Olly Stone. His ability to produce fast pace may catch opposing batters off guard. Finally, Reece Topley’s left-arm speed diversifies the bowling assault. His ability to take early wickets can give England an advantage.
1. Explosive Top Order
England have been explosive from the beginning. Let’s start with Jonny Bairstow. Bairstow, who has a wide range of strokes and an aggressive batting approach, should be an easy selection. His ability to play spinners will help a lot for the English team. His fearlessness and ability to take the game away from the opposition are priceless.
Jason Roy’s explosive batting at the top of the order can provide England with quick starts. His aggressive style can put opposition bowlers under pressure early on. Dawid Malan comes up next. Despite his inexperience in the ODI format, Malan’s strong results in T20Is make him an intriguing option. His solid touch will bring much-needed balance to the team’s starting lineup.