The upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 promises to be a showcase of cricketing excellence, featuring top-tier teams from around the globe.
As anticipation builds, let’s take a closer look at the ICC top-ranked players from each participating nation across the three crucial categories: batter, bowler, and all-rounder.
Pakistan:
Category
Player
ICC Ranking
Batter
Babar Azam
1
Bowler
Shaheen Afridi
6
All-rounder
Shadab Khan
13
India:
Category
Player
ICC Ranking
Batter
Shubman Gill
2
Bowler
Mohammed Siraj
1
All-rounder
Hardik Pandya
7
England:
Category
Player
ICC Ranking
Batter
Dawid Malan
14
Bowler
Chris Woakes
12
All-rounder
Chris Woakes
11
Australia:
Category
Player
ICC Ranking
Batter
David Warner
4
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
1
All-rounder
Josh Hazlewood
14
New Zealand:
Category
Player
ICC Ranking
Batter
Kane Williamson
28
Bowler
Trent Boult
5
All-rounder
Mitchell Santner
11
South Africa:
Category
Player
ICC Ranking
Batter
Rassie van der Dussen
3
Bowler
Keshav Maharaj
14
All-rounder
Aiden Markram
23
Sri Lanka:
Category
Player
ICC Ranking
Batter
Charith Asalanka
27
Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana
16
All-rounder
Dhananjaya de Silva
17
Afghanistan:
Category
Player
ICC Ranking
Batter
Ibrahim Zadran
18
Bowler
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
3
All-rounder
Mohammad Nabi
2
Bangladesh:
Category
Player
ICC Ranking
Batter
Mushfiqur Rahim
21
Bowler
Shakib Al Hasan
17
All-rounder
Shakib Al Hasan
1
Netherlands:
Category
Player
ICC Ranking
Batter
Scott Edwards
39
Bowler
Logan van Beek
51
All-rounder
Bas de Leede
49
With these formidable players leading the charge, the ICC World Cup 2023 promises thrilling encounters and fierce competition. As the tournament unfolds, keep an eye on these top-ranked individuals who have the potential to shape the destiny of their respective teams on the grand cricket stage.
May the best team emerge victorious in this celebration of cricketing prowess and sportsmanship.
