5 cricketing things to look forward to in 2023
As we bid goodbye to 2022 after having witnessed some terrific matches throughout the year keeping us on the edge of our seats, fans will expect a similar sort of entertainment in the coming year in 2023. Interestingly, the events lined up are such that it looks marvellous from a fan’s perspective as compared with that of the ones in 2022. So, without any further ado, here are five cricketing things to look forward to in 2023-
5. Women’s T20 World Cup 2023
The eighth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is all set to commence on February 10th in South Africa. Defending champions Australia will be on the lookout to clinch another trophy when they begin their title defence in the African nation. Fans closely following the Women’s events will surely look forward to this spectacle.
4. IPL 2023
There is not much to define the madness in terms of fan following for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the country. Year after year, fans wait for the lucrative T20 tournament to commence. This year too, fans will be gearing up and will cheer for their franchises with all their heart come April. Gujarat Titans will play their second IPL and are the reigning champions of the event.
3. Women’s IPL 2023
If the T20 World Cup 2023 and the IPL was not enough already, BCCI confirmed that 2023 will see an all-exciting league being played by women. Arguably the best news for cricket fans when the announcement came regarding the league expanding its horizons to develop the women’s cricket team further with the addition of a top-tier league.
2. Asia Cup 2023
In the past few months, the PCB and BCCI have clashed off the ground and engaged in a war of words over the hosting rights of Asia Cup 2023. It will be an interesting event to witness yet another contest between the two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan in the Asian stage. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the 2022 season in the T20 format but this time around the question will be if they can pull it off in the 50-over format. That certainly remains to be seen in the coming months.
1. 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup
Easily the biggest cricketing spectacle for all fans around the world, the ICC Cricket World Cup is set to be played in India in 2023. The four-year wait for the biggest prize is over as India will look to win the coveted title after 12 years. Furthermore, this one is billed to be Virat Kohli’s last ODI World Cup stint with the national side. His die-hard fans will most certainly look forward to this event and fans, in general, can expect to remain on the edge of their seats.
