/mazaplay/media/agency_attachments/EqX62rkwonI9tRKyXUEH.png)
Follow Us/mazaplay/media/post_banners/GgDYLAm5hySzRU8P2S9R.png)
Michael Vaughan (source-Twitter)
The 2023 ODI World Cup is a mere 3 days away from its start. Defending champions England take on New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Ahead of the tournament, many of the experts have named their likely top-four sides of the tournament.
The Indian cricket team is the favourite for each and every expert to make it to the final four. When it comes to picking the rest of the teams, the former players in question have had to debate. Former England skipper Michael Vaughan though has taken this chance to ruffle a few Aussie feathers.
Michael Vaughan is no stranger to having a bit of fun on social media. The former English legend has yet again stoked a huge debate after his latest tweet went viral. The fans are now debating if Michael Vaughan’s prediction is based on ability or just banter.
Michael Vaughan picks his semifinal teams with a glaring omission-
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan took to Twitter on Monday. The 48-year-old named his four World Cup semi-finals. Michael Vaughan wrote, “Can’t wait for the World Cup to start this week. My four semi-finalists will be England, South Africa, India, and Pakistan”.
Michael Vaughan did not name Australia as one of the sides that are likely to make the semi-finals. This outraged lots of fans who did not agree with the prediction of the former England skipper.
Australia is the most successful side in ODI World Cup history with five titles. England on the other hand are the defending World Champions having won it in 2019. Many fans also questioned Michael Vaughan over the inclusion of Pakistan.
In a tweet sent out six days ago, Michael Vaughan wrote “I reckon this England team would make the World Cup Semis”. Vaughan had clearly termed India the favourite for the 2023 ODI World Cup. The former English skipper alluded to the fact on Twitter when he said that the team that beats India will win the tournament.
I reckon this England team would make the World Cup semis .. #EngvsIre
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 26, 2023
It’s quite clear to me .. Whoever beats #India will win the WC .. 👍 #INDvAUS .. India’s batting line up on Indian pitches is ridiculous .. Plus they have all the bowling options covered .. it’s the only the pressure of the burden that could stop them .. 👍
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 24, 2023
England are scheduled to face New Zealand in the first game of the tournament. Their biggest challenge will be up against India. The two teams meet on the 29th of October in Lucknow. A few days later England will face Australia on the 4th of November in Ahmedabad in what promises to be a spicy contest.
Here’s how the fans reacted –
Can’t wait for the World Cup to start this week .. My 4 semi finalists will be … England 🏴 South Africa 🇿🇦 India 🇮🇳 Pakistan 🇵🇰 .. #CWC2023
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 2, 2023
australia miss kar diya.#Pakistan kv nhi jane wala top 4 me
— Abhinav singh (@Abhinav_tmk) October 2, 2023
Good choice Michael ❤️
— usman azeez (@usman_azeez46) October 2, 2023
Imagine Ind v Pak in final 👀
Haha! Are you keeping Aussies out? At least one of your predictions is not gonna get right!!
— Zalak Kansara 🇮🇳 🇦🇺 (@amdavadiZalak) October 2, 2023
2 from your list will not make it
— Ingenieur 👨🔬 (@FawadAhmad59) October 2, 2023
And say ENG will win the trophy
— msd_stan (@bdrijalab) October 2, 2023
Why not Australia. 🦘 will be in top 4. Even England South Africa Pakistan and New Zealand in these 4 teams any one can qualify if on the day they played well.
— Muhammad Shaban (@Shabanabbasi07) October 2, 2023
But Australia and India will definitely be in the top 4.
India 🇮🇳 Australia 🇦🇺 England 🏴 Newzeland 🇳🇿 . Final India Vs Newzeland
— Safas (@realsafas) October 2, 2023
No chance for minor teams like bangaldesh,Pakistan & srilanka
Typical Englishmen Jealous of Aussies
— Utkarsh (@utkarshh_tweet) October 2, 2023