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Australia, led by Pat Cummins, triumphed in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 final, stunning over 100,000 Indian fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Australian team showcased exceptional bowling skills, followed by a remarkable batting performance from Travis Head, who scored a record-breaking 137 not out. Marnus Labuschagne also contributed significantly with an unbeaten half-century, playing a crucial role in overcoming India's formidable bowling lineup, which had been a major threat to other teams throughout the tournament.
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India's aspiration to clinch an ICC trophy remained unfulfilled as they couldn't match their usual high standards in the all-important final. The Indian team, despite a strong showing in the earlier matches, fell short in the final, losing to Australia by six wickets with 42 balls still remaining. This outcome further extended India's wait for a major ICC title, highlighting the intense competition and the unpredictable nature of cricket at the global level.
Let's take a look at 6 Indian cricketers who might not feature in another ODI World Cup:
Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain is 36 years old and this might very well be the end of the road for him. Even if he continues to play white-ball cricket, the chances of him featuring in the 2027 ODI World Cup is next to negligible as after years, Rohit will be 40.
Virat Kohli: The ex-Indian captain is 35 years old. Even though Kohli's fitness is remarkable and his run-scoring ability remains second to none, it's highly unlikely that the superstar will play another ODI World Cup.
Ravindra Jadeja: The stylish all-rounder will be 28 years old when the next ODI World Cup comes around in 2027. With several young spin-bowling rounder coming up the ranks, Jadeja might struggle to keep up his place in all three formats of the game moving forward.
Ravichandran Ashwin: For the veteran off-spinner, this is probably the end of the road in white-ball cricket. Ashwin might not be a part of the white-ball set-up moving forward, let alone featuring in another ODI World Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav: The explosive batter is 33 years old and his ODI career has failed to take the same flight as his T20I career. The Mumbai Indians star will be 37 years old in 2027 and he might be overlooked not just then but even now for the upcoming ODI series.
Mohammed Shami: Team India ace pacer concluded the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as the tournament's top wicket-taker, showcasing a remarkable comeback in the second half of the competition. Over the course of seven matches, Shami clinched 24 wickets, boasting an impressive average of 10.70 and a striking rate of 12.20. His exceptional performance included three five-wicket hauls and one four-wicket haul, with his best figures standing at an astonishing 7/57. In 2027, Shami will be 37 years old and for a fast bowler, it might be difficult to stay at the peak of his power that late in his career.
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