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Players Who Could Play Their Last ODI World Cup

The ICC ODI World Cup is all set to be played this year in India, with teams across continents battling for the coveted trophy. Many fans are already looking forward to watching all the top teams compete for glory as it continues to be amongst the most highly significant sporting events across the world. 

However, while the ODI World Cup brings a lot of joy and excitement, fans will also be disheartened as it is could be the last time they get to see their favourite players perform on the biggest stage of the World Cup. As the Indian cricket team prepares for their upcoming matches, let’s look at a few players who could very well play their last world cup during the 2023 mega-event in India.

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Players To Play Their Last ODI World Cup in 2023

Rohit Sharma 

Rohit Sharma has been one of India’s best-performing players in the ODI World Cup. Having made his debut in the tournament since 2007, the opener has played 17 games in this elite event. Rohit Sharma has played 17 matches in the ODI World Cup, scoring 978 runs in the tournament. He boosts a jaw-dropping average of 65.20, having registered six hundred and three half-centuries in the process.

Captaining the team for the first time in ICC World Cup, Rohit Sharma’s performance with very crucial for the side. Ever this would also be his last outing, with the opener being 35 years old before the start of the tournament. He will be eager to end his journey on a high and lead the country to glory in his last ODI World Cup.

Virat Kohli

One of the best batters of the generation, Virat Kohli, could play his last ODI World Cup in 2023. The 34-year-old star has a fantastic record in the tournament scoring six half-centuries alongside two hundred in 26 innings. By the time the next edition of the World Cup takes place, the cricketer will nearly be 39 years old.

So far, Kohli has averaged 46.82 in ODI World Cup and will be eager to recreate his magic once again. Having won the trophy back in 2011, Kohli will aim to win his last ODI World Cup. With the tournament set to be played in India, this surely is his best chance to have a fairy tail ending.

Mohammed Shami

Surely amongst India’s best strike bowlers, Shami is on the fading end of his career. The fast bowler is already 33 years old and could play his last World Cup in 2023. Fast bowlers usually don’t, and it is a very difficult possibility to see a 37-year-old speedster compete at the highest level.

Shami has bowled close to 100 overs in the ICC ODI World Cup, taking 31 wickets in the tournament. He has recorded figures of 5/69 and an economy rate of 5.06 while registering a strike rate of 18.61. He surely will be aiming to call it quits on a high and play an important role in his last ODI World Cup appearance.

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