The five-time champions are one of the favourites to win the 2023 World Cup in India but there are a few shortcomings that could hamper them
Pat Cummins-led Australia head into the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on the back of two back-to-back series losses to South Africa and India. Injuries have not been kind with the Aussies with Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell facing the big brunt. However, the much-maligned David Warner has scored few runs and Australia will look to gain from his form at the top of the order. (Full Coverage | Schedule | Cricket News)
Marnus Labuschagne has finally earned his spot in the World Cup squad but a lack of quality spinner would still hurt the men from Down Under. Australia are five-time World Cup champions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015), the most by any country. But with other teams in prime form, Aussies would want to bring their A-game to the fore if they want to make it six World Cup titles.
Squad
Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
Best finish at the tournament:
Australia is the most successful nation in the history of the Cricket World Cup. With five titles to their name, a sixth could be on the cards.
Schedule:
vs India (8 October), Chennai
vs South Africa (12 October), Lucknow
vs Sri Lanka (16 October), Lucknow
vs Pakistan (20 October), Bengaluru
vs Netherlands (25 October), Delhi
vs New Zealand (28 October), Dharamsala
vs England (4 November), Ahmedabad
vs Afghanistan (7 November), Mumbai (Wankhede)
vs Bangladesh (11 November), Pune
Streaming information:
Where to watch ICC ODI World Cup 2023 matches live in India?
You can catch all the action live on the Star Sports Network. Simultaneously, you can also live stream the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 games on Hotstar app and website for free.