Not Virat Kohli! Karthik picks 2 candidates who can win 'Player of the Series' award in WC

With just 6 days remaining before the start of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, the buzz is as strong as ever and different hypotheses are being made by renowned experts about the World Cup. While the likes of AB de Villiers, Irfan Pathan, Nasser Hussain, etc., have already given their say on who will be in the top 4, there are other topics of prediction as well, and one of them has been picked by veteran India wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik. Karthik comes up with names of players he deems might get the player of the series award in WC 2023.

3 things you need to know

• ICC ODI World Cup to begin from October 5, 2023
• In the first match, England will face New Zealand
• India will begin operations from October 8

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Dinesh Karthik picks two contenders for Player of the Series award

Dinesh Karthik, who is quite active on social media, was recently asked by a user on X to name a player who could go on to become the player of the tournament in the upcoming World Cup. Karthik addressed the query and submitted two names. The wicket-keeper evidently emphasized on the role of an all-rounder and took the names of Hardik Pandya and Glenn Maxwell as the potential contenders for the accolade. 

Hardik pandya
Glenn Maxwell https://t.co/8gMqFk1ZOD

— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 28, 2023

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What to expect from Team India in the World Cup 2023?

The World Cup 2023 poses a prime opportunity for Team India to end the ICC trophy hoodoo. Led by Rohit Sharma, it is a well-balanced side, holding strengths in each department. From the opening stand of skipper and Shubman Gill to Hardik Pandya coming in at 6, the Men in Blue's batting line can induce fear in the opponents. When it comes to bowling, the trio of Siraj, Shami and Bumrah carry the ability to decimate the opposition as well as protect any target. Moreover, Kuldeep Yadav's entry as a wicket-taker could prove to be vital, when the need of the breakthrough will be at large. The all-rounders Pandya and Jadeja on their day can dominate the game on their own. 

So, with all the firepower, Team India is one of the favourites and could go on to win the World Cup. If it happens it will be India's 3rd ODI World Cup and 2nd in the 21st century. Let us know what you think about the chances of Team India in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.