Cricket fans across India are on the edge of their seats as the ODI World Cup 2023 reaches its pinnacle with the India - Australia face off in the final at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, a cricketing legend and former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), recently shared his insights on the much-anticipated final. Ganguly is known for his strategic captaincy and profound understanding of the game and didn't hold back in praising the current India cricket team.
Sourav Ganguly came to watch the 2nd semi-final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata that Australia won and after the match while talking to the media the former India captain Sourav Ganguly expressed his admiration for Rohit Sharma's India team, praising their performance and predicting a formidable showing in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia.
Ganguly describes India's performance as 'smashing' and lauded their consistency throughout the tournament. He emphasized on the importance of maintaining their current form to secure victory in the finals.
Acknowledging Australia's prowess as a team, Ganguly recognized the challenge they pose, but remained confident in India's ability to overcome it. His unwavering support and belief in the team reinforced their potential to claim the World Cup title.
Ganguly said, “India looks smashing at the moment. I wish them all the best for Ahmedabad. India have played very well in the tournament and just one match and Australia stand between them and the World Cup trophy. If India continues to play like how they have performed in the tournament so far, then it will be tough to stop them. It will be a good match as Australia have a good team as well,".
Ahmedabad gear up for the biggest match
India and Australia are going to play the finale at the world’s biggest cricket stadium. The entire is at a standstill to witness the biggest match of the year. It is going to be a spectacle to remember where more than 1,30,000 spectators will be cheering at the top of their voices and the whole atmosphere will be something to remember for a long time.
As both teams gear up for the battle, Ahmedabad is also decking up to host the World Cup finals. A closing ceremony is going to be underway where some of the most prominent celebrities are expected to perform from all around the world and a mesmerizing airshow by the Indian Air Force will be held to mark the beginning of the memorable tournament.