ICC unveils names for top five bowlers in ODI World Cup, key name left out from list

India is gearing up for the grand spectacle of cricket. The ICC Cricket World Cup is back with renewed vigour as ten top teams will be competing for the coveted trophy. India is solely hosting the tournament for the first time as they head into the cricketing extravaganza as favourites.

3 things you need to know

• New Zealand will face England in the World Cup opening encounter 
• India will take on Australia on 8th October
• England are the current ICC ODI World Cup holders

ICC posts top five bowler on social media, Mohammed Siraj misses out

Ahead of the cricketing extravaganza, ICC posted a list of the top five bowlers from their social media handle. The list comprises star bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi, Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid Khan, Mark Wood & Trent Boult. One notable absentee was Mohammed Siraj who is currently leading the ODI bowling charts in ICC ODI rankings.

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Bumrah has been the shining light for the Indian bowling lineup in the last few years. The Mumbai Indians speedster had missed a substantial part of the Indian team's activities since September 2022 and recently returned from a long injury haul. He will spearhead the Indian bowling lineup.

Who will finish as the top wicket-taker in the ICC ODI World Cup

Rashid Khan's spin could pose a serious threat on the Indian surfaces. The Afghani spinner will seek to use his IPL expertise to get the ball rolling from the start. He has been a serious wicket-taker for his country and all eyes will be on him in this tournament.

For New Zealand, there are very few bowlers who are as lethal as Trent Boult. The left-arm pacer is pretty deadly whenever he is on song and the Kiwis will unleash him as their search for a World Cup title continues.

Mark Wood's potent pace and swing will be a massive weapon for the defending champions. England are one of the perfectly balanced side and they will leave no stone unturned to defend their World Cup crown.