Introduction:
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be held in India from September 9 to November 26, 2023. It is the 13th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial one-day international (ODI) cricket championship tournament.
Format:
The tournament will feature 10 teams, who will play a total of 45 matches in a round-robin format, followed by semifinals and a final.
Teams:
The 10 teams that will participate in the tournament are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, West Indies, and Afghanistan.
Venues:
The tournament will be played in 8 venues across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Navi Mumbai.
Defending Champions:
England is the defending champion of the Cricket World Cup, having won the 2019 edition.
Key Players:
Some of the key players to watch out for in the tournament are Virat Kohli (India), Babar Azam (Pakistan), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Steve Smith (Australia), and Ben Stokes (England).
Final Thoughts:
The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup promises to be an exciting tournament with some of the best cricketers in the world competing for the coveted trophy. Fans from all over the world will be eagerly watching the matches and supporting their favorite teams.
