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6 Indian Cricket Players to Play two ODI world Cups at Home
Team India is gearing up for the ODI World Cup 2023, set to commence in the host country, India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. Notably, the marquee event has returned to the host country after 2011, when MS Dhoni led side won the title after defeating a strong Sri Lankan side in the final game.
Moreover, there were a few cricketers who were lucky enough to make their way to two ODI World Cups on Indian soil. Notably, India was the host in 1987, 1996, and 2011, and is now returning in 2023. Meanwhile, check out here the six Indian players who were lucky enough to play two ODI World Cups in the host country India.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli (Source – Twitter)
Former India skipper Virat Kohli has appeared in the 2011 ODI World Cup and is set to play in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Notably, the stylish right-handed batter has a magnificent record in the 50-over format and will remain one of the most watched-out players in cricketing history. In addition, the 34-year-old cricketer has piled up 1030 runs in just 26 matches and will be looking to create history in the upcoming tournament.
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar (Source – Twitter)
The legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar played in the 1996 and 2011 ODI World Cups at home. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has 2278 runs to his credit in just 45 matches. Meanwhile, talking about his last tournament, the opening batter hammered 482 runs, including two centuries, that guided the Men in Blue to win the tournament under the leadership of MS Dhoni in 2011.
Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin (Source – Twitter)
The star cricketer was quite lucky to make himself available for the upcoming tournament after featuring in the 2011 ODI World Cup. Notably, the great spinner’s magnificent performance in the ODI series against Australia and Axar Patel’s injury made his way into the squad or the big tournament.
Mohammad Azharuddin
Mohammad Azharuddin (Source – Twitter)
Former India cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin appeared in the 1987 and 1996 ODI World Cups that took place in India. Notably, the star cricketer is known as one of the best in cricketing history; however, he wasn’t able to get any wins under his captaincy for Team India. The legendary cricketer served as skipper in the 1992, 1996, and 1999 ODI World Cups.
Manoj Prabhakar
Manoj Prabhakar
Great India cricketer Manoj Prabhakar was part of the Indian squad in the 1987 and 1996 tournaments, held on Indian home soil. Notably, the star bowler was only able to get one wicket in 1987, whereas he picked up four wickets in 1996. Unfortunately, the great cricketer couldn’t win the marquee event.
Navjot Singh Sidhu
Navjot Singh Sidhu (Source – Twitter)
The great cricketer turned politician, Navjot Singh Sidhu, has also played in two tournaments in his home country, India. Notably, one of the greatest opening batters was a classic example of hard work, dedication, and elegance owing to his records in the 50-over format. Meanwhile, the opening batter has played in the 1987 as well as the 1996 ODI World Cup on their home soil.