ODI World Cup 2023: Former Pakistan great points out major concern for India

After beating formidable Australia 2-0 in the ongoing ODI series, fans and experts have become optimistic about the Men in Blue’s chances in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 to be played on home soil.

However, former Pakistan great Saeed Anwar feels that India need to work harder on certain weaknesses to have any major impact in the mega event. Anwar pointed out that India need to work on their bowling skills in slog overs.

Reacting to India’s convincing win against Australia, Anwar wrote on X (earlier known as Twitter), “But that inning of S Abbott was gorgeous & terrible for India. In addition, I can sum up by saying, that India is the favorite to win the WC, but those small boundaries & death bowling will be the cause to prevent them.”

Notably, Chasing the DLS revised target, Australia were bowled out for 217 in 28.2 overs. Spinners Ravichandran Ashwin bowled brilliantly to capture three wickets. The victory helped India gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.