'They performed well against India': Aussie legend makes bold claim about ODI World Cup

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is poised to be a defining sporting spectacle, capturing the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Set against the backdrop of India's cricket fervour, the tournament promises intense competition and exhilarating moments as top cricketing nations converge to vie for supremacy. With its rich history and legacy, the World Cup serves as a platform for cricketing giants to showcase their prowess and create lasting memories on the pitch. 

3 things you need to know

• The 2023 ODI World Cup will be held from October 5 to November 19
• The opening match will be a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final
• Australia will play their first match against India in Chennai on October 8

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Mike Hussey backs Australia to lift their 6th World Cup trophy

Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey holds a strong belief in Australia's prospects at the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India this year. He has identified key players who must excel to secure an unprecedented sixth title. Having tasted World Cup victory with Australia in 2007, Hussey's insights carry great weight.

"I think Australia’s got a great chance as they have kept a (large) group of players together for a period of time now. They all know their roles pretty well and they’ve got a bit of continuity in their team as well. I think they’ve been trying a few little different things. They performed well in the series (in March) against India in Indian conditions and that will give them enormous confidence coming into the World Cup," Hussey said.

"And Australia has a great history in World Cup events. So, I know they will be very determined to do extremely well. There are so many great teams. It’s hard to pick a favourite but I think Australia will give themselves a big chance to be right up there," he added.

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Spin bowling's importance on sub-continent pitches leads Hussey to spotlight Adam Zampa's role, along with Mitch Marsh's rising influence, batting in the top three.

"Adam Zampa could play a big role for Australia throughout the tournament. He has been really good over the last few years. And I think Mitch Marsh is someone that can certainly have a big impact. He has been given a great role, batting in the top three now and he is playing with enormous confidence. So, if he gets his confidence up, he can be a really tough man to stop," Hussey said.

Australia recently announced their probable squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup. The omission of star batsman Marnus Labuschagne raised a lot of eyebrows. 

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