Who will win ODI World Cup 2023? R Ashwin Predicts WC Winner

R Ashwin predicts ODI World Cup 2023 winner and reveals potential contenders. The World Cup starts on 5 October in India.

As the excitement builds for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his insights on potential contenders to win the trophy. The highly anticipated World Cup, set to kick off on October 5, will be held solely in India, with the home team being considered a top favorite due to their history and the advantage of playing on familiar turf.

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Ashwin’s perspective, however, offers a unique twist to the usual predictions. He suggests that some teams might deliberately label India as the favorites to win the tournament. This intriguing tactic aims to shift pressure away from these rival teams and onto India. By positioning India as the frontrunners, other teams can potentially play with less burden and scrutiny.

“I know people around the world of cricket will keep saying India are favorites. All the cricketers worldwide will use this as a strategy and say India are favorites before every ICC event; they use this strategy to reduce their pressure and put extra pressure on us. India could be one of the favorites,” Ashwin explained in a video on his YouTube channel.

Ashwin’s insightful analysis doesn’t stop there. He also identifies Australia as a strong contender for the championship. Drawing from recent experiences, Ashwin highlights that allowing the Indian team to enter the World Cup with reduced pressure could positively impact their performance.

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“But Australia are also a powerhouse. We spoke about the second ODI loss in Barbados. I mentioned that we should back Team India and send them pressure-free to the World Cup. Most agreed, but some of them were like, ‘Looks like he is already being cautious about what will happen if Team India doesn’t win and blaming everything on the fans,” Ashwin concluded.

The Indian team’s journey in the 2023 ODI World Cup will commence with a face-off against Australia in Chennai on Sunday, October 8th. As the host nation, India will undoubtedly strive to begin the tournament on a strong note.

With Ashwin’s insights shedding light on the strategic mindsets of teams and the potential undercurrents of pressure diversion, the cricketing world is in for a fascinating World Cup journey that promises thrilling encounters and unexpected turns.