Will England retain 50-over Cricket World Cup?

Gulf News experts discuss the many challenges champions and other contenders will face

Last updated: October 04, 2023 | 22:16

Gulf News Report

1 MIN READ

Also In This Package

See: Final rosters of 10 teams at Cricket World Cup

Look: Final rosters of the 10 teams playing at the Cricket World Cup

5 all-rounders to watch at the Cricket World Cup

Five all-rounders to watch at the Cricket World Cup 2023

5 bowlers to watch at the 2023 Cricket World Cup

Five bowlers to watch at the 2023 Cricket World Cup

Dubai: The 50-over World Cup begins in Ahmedabad on Thursday with the opening match between last edition's finalists England and New Zealand. The fireworks begin, giving the fans many memorable moments. Who will win? Who will be the top player? All the talks take centrestage during the couse of the next 46 days, which will see a total of 48 matches across 10 venues in India. Gulf News experts along with former UAE batter Chirag Suri discuss the various aspects and the challenges the defending champions will face and pick their winners, who will trump against all the odds.

Also Read

Also Read: 'It's like we're at home': Pakistan's Babar Azam surprised by Indian welcome

Also Read: ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023: Complete schedule of matches and where to watch in UAE

Also Read: Will England retain 50-over Cricket World Cup?

Also Read: Will India be able to stop defending Cricket World Cup champions England?

Also Read: All you need to know about the Cricket World Cup 2023

Shyam A. Krishna, Acting Editor ; A.K.S. Satish, Sports Editor ; Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor ; Jai Rai, Assistant Editor and Clint Egbert, Senior Visual Journalist

Related Topics:

ICC-World-Cup-2023

Sign up for the Daily Briefing

Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox

Up Next

Related Stories

South Africa's Quinton de Kock reacts after playing a shot during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between India and South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of Chandigarh on December 11, 2025.

South Africa beat India by 51 runs to level series 1-1

Players, men’s and women’s teams head coaches and dignitaries from the ECB and Bisleri pose at the Dubai International Stadium.

UAE preparing well for T20 World Cup: Captain Waseem

India’s Hardik Pandya in action during the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa. He is tipped to succeed Rohit Sharma as India’s T20 captain.

Hardik Pandya returns as India’s T20 squad announced

Pakistan team at Dubai International stadium

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for three-match T20I series