ICC World Cup 2023: Chris Gayle picks Top 4 Semifinalists of this World Cup 2023; leaves out Australia?

The much anticipated ICC World Cup 2023 is around three months away from now. The biggest carnival in International cricket has kept everyone on their toes. The International Cricket Council (ICC) along with the Board of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) announced the official schedule of the tournament. 

The tournament will take place in India for the first time since 2011. The ICC World Cup 2023 will be played from 5th October. A total of 48 matches will take place and 10 teams will fight for the title. 

Out of 10 teams, 8 have made a direct entry into the tournament due to their performances in the ICC ODI Super League while the remaining two teams will be decided after the Qualifiers, which are currently taking place in Zimbabwe 

The 8 teams that have qualified are India, Australia, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Pakistan, England, Bangladesh and South Africa. Whereas two among USA and UAE, West Indies, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Scotland, Oman, Nepal and Ireland will be head to India for the main tournament. 

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The ICC World Cup 2023 will begin with the blockbuster clash between England and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad whereas the final will also take place at the same venue. Apart from this, Chennai, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, Dharamshala and Hyderabad will be the host venues. 

With World Cup around the corner, West Indies legend Chris Gayle has picked his four semi-finalists of the game. What caught many by surprise he left out five-time champions Australia. The southpaw picked India, Pakistan, England and New Zealand.

ICC World Cup 2023: ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule 

Here?s the ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule