'They are the best team': Former Pakistan cricketer backs Team India to win World Cup 2023

Considering the composition of Team India and the exceptional form of its players leading up to the ODI World Cup 2023, the Rohit Sharma-led side is expected to end the ICC trophy drought this year. India have shown phenomenal form in the recent past as they won the Asia Cup in Colombo on September 17 and also defeated Australia in the first two games of their three-match ODI series. India are currently the world's No. 1 ranked ODI side. 

3 things you need to know

• The World Cup is being played entirely in India for the first time
• India have not won an ICC trophy in 10 years
• the Rohit Sharma-led side is entering the WC as favourite to win

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Salman Butt backs India to win World Cup

Salman Butt, the former captain of the Pakistan men's cricket team, has expressed his belief that India will break their decade-long drought in ICC trophies and secure the ODI World Cup 2023 title. The upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be held in India from October 5 to November 19. According to Butt, the current form of the Indian team is formidable, and no other side stands a chance of challenging the Men in Blue on their home turf.

Butt shared his thoughts on his YouTube channel, emphasizing, "India has hit top form at just the right time. While there is talk about four strong teams, I firmly believe that if any team can overcome India, they will go on to win the World Cup. India is undoubtedly the best team in the tournament, and as long as they avoid making mistakes, no other team will come close."

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India's World Cup squad

India will start their ODI World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8. Before the start of the tournament, India will play the Netherlands and England in warm-up games. 

India's Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav

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