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ODI World Cup 2023

'Matlab Kuch bhi..' - Fans react as Gautam Gambhir says star Pakistan player will set World Cup 2023 on fire

Gambhir said that Babar has the potential to outclass the likes of Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Rohit Sharma in World Cup 2023.

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The former India opener Gautam Gambhir has high expectations for Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, in the upcoming World Cup 2023. Babar is currently the world's top-ranked ODI batsman and holds top-10 positions in all three formats. He ranks third in T20Is and fourth in Tests. Despite entering international cricket later than players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, David Warner, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, and Steve Smith, Babar has swiftly risen to their level, and many believe he is currently the best batter across formats.

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The former India captain expressed his anticipation to see Babar's performance at the World Cup 2023. He also highlighted his exceptional talent and potential to shine on the global stage. While Babar faced some challenges in the recent Asia Cup, his class and skill suggest a turnaround in the upcoming World Cup. This will be Babar's second time with Pakistan's batting in a 50-over World Cup. With his increased experience and maturity make fans hopeful for remarkable performances.

Pakistan's World Cup journey begins on October 6 against the Netherlands. Prior to that the team will be playing two warm-up matches against New Zealand and Australia. The tournament kicks off with England and New Zealand facing each other a day earlier in Ahmedabad. Gambhir also went on to name Kohli, Rohit, Warner, Root, and Williamson to state that Babar's quality belongs to a different level.

"Babar Azam has every quality to set this World Cup on fire. I have seen very few players who have so much time. Yes, there are Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, David Warner, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root but Babar Azam has a quality of a different level," Gambhir said.

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Pakistan Cricket Team still awaits visas for India

Pakistan's preparations for the 2023 Cricket World Cup have been hampered by visa issues, highlighting the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan. Pakistan is the only team among the nine participants yet to secure visas for the tournament in India. Originally planning a training camp in Dubai before flying to India, Pakistan has now altered its plans due to visa delays, with a direct flight from Lahore to Dubai.

These visa complications underscore the strained relations between the two nations, which have limited bilateral cricketing ties. The scheduling of World Cup matches has also been influenced by these tensions, affecting team preparations and tournament logistics. Let us look at how Twitter has reacted to this;

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