The ICC announced the 2023 ODI World Cup schedule. “By winning the 2011 World Cup, MS Dhoni gave Sachin Tendulkar an appropriate farewell. The Indian team must bid Kohli a similar farewell,” Sehwag said. India’s World Cup campaign will get underway against Australia.
Virender Sehwag stated that India would want to win the 2023 ODI World Cup for Virat Kohli
The inaugural day of the ICC tournament is October 5. In the opening game, England will take on New Zealand.
The ICC released the schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023
The ICC (International Cricket Council) released the eagerly awaited timeline for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, which will take place in India from October-November, on Tuesday (June 27).
India will start its World Cup campaign against Australia
In their opening match against Australia on October 8, India, captained by Rohit Sharma, will look to extend their tournament run and snap a ten-year ICC title drought. After ICC revealed the schedule, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag said, “Team India would be willing to claim it for Virat Kohli, who is nearing the end of his illustrious career.”
To properly farewell Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni led India to victory in the 2011 World Cup
In 2011, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh co-hosted the ODI World Cup, in which MS Dhoni led his team to victory. The teammates desired to bid adieu to Sachin Tendulkar, who was competing in his last 50-over World Cup.
In the 2011 tournament, Sehwag was a vital player in Dhoni’s winning run as India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to win the championship for the second time in the nation’s history.
Indian team must give the same farewell to Kohli: Sehwag
Sehwag believes India will be motivated to do the same for King Kohli because the upcoming World Cup comes to be his final.
“Everybody will do their best to ensure Virat Kohli wins the 2023 ODI World Cup.”
Sehwag’s statement to the sports channel
“We competed in that World Cup in honor of Tendulkar. For Sachin Paaji, we won the World Cup. Today, Virat Kohli is the same. Everyone will work to support him in his World Cup victory. He consistently gives his 100%,” Sehwag said in an interview with the sports channel.
“I think this World Cup is in Virat Kohli’s sights. At Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, 100,000 people will be present to witness you. Virat is aware of how the pitches will function. I do not doubt that he will score many runs and work hard to help India win the World Cup,” he added.
October 8, 2023, will see India’s tournament opener match against Australia in Chennai.
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