As we are all aware, the Indian cricket team has not been performing all that well recently in World tournaments. As every person knows, India has faltered in the last six World events, including the past two World Cups of 50-over cricket, one Champions Trophy, and two World Cups of T20I. Following Australia’s trouncing of India in the recently concluded World Test Championship Final 2023, the nation has now endured its seventh consecutive defeat. India, however, has garnered four World titles thus far, including two 50-over honors, one Champions Trophy in 2013, and one T20 World Cup in 2007.
Notably, the Governing Body for International Cricket unveiled its final schedule for the World Cup 2023 on Tuesday. On October 5, the contest will begin at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with England and New Zealand, last year’s tournament finalists. On October 8, a match between India and Australia is slated to begin the tournament in Chennai. Indian fans are anticipating and expressing enthusiasm as a result of the release of the event’s schedule.
In the same vein, look out here for the Top wicket-takers for India in the ODI World Cup.
1. Zaheer Khan (44)
Throughout his 14-year professional career, Former India cricketer turned analyst Zaheer Khan handled India’s pace bowling across all forms, especially when the nation became famous for its excellent batting talents and world-class spinners. A left-arm seamer is still among the finest fast bowlers India has ever produced. The 44-year-old cricketer has captured 44 wickets in the ODI World Cup so far while representing India. Furthermore, he assisted the nation’s rise to No. 1 in the Test rankings in 2009 and guided the MS Dhoni-led Indian team to the 2011 World Cup victory.
2. Javagal Srinath (44)
Taking 44 wickets in the Cricket World Cups of 1992, 1996, 1999, and 2003, Former India cricketer turned commentator and referee, Javagal Srinath was the only fast bowler representing India to have been involved in four World Cups. Since the 53-year-old proved to be an exceptionally quick bowler, his pace was often dreadful, especially from 1995 to 1997. In addition to this, the right-arm fast bowler has a plethora of records attached to his name, which helped the Indian side clinch matches ecstatically.
3. Anil Kumble (31)
Anil Kumble, a former Indian cricketer who played the roles of captain, coach, and all three of those roles, made a significant impact on Indian cricket. Over the years, the country has relied on him alone to secure victories. The 52-year-old has established himself as one of history’s best spinners. Notably, he had fantastic contributions in previous World Cups, taking 31 wickets to his credit.