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The ICC Cricket World Cup, one of the most prestigious tournaments in cricket, comes around once every four years. Since 1975, there have been 12 editions of the ODI World Cup contested between some of the top cricketing nations in the world.
With the quadrennial nature of the “flagship event of the international cricket calendar,” only a select few cricketers have been able to represent their teams in the tournament. And the list of players who have competed in the ICC Cricket World Cup multiple times, isn’t long.
These players often try to leave their lasting legacy on the 50 overs cricket at the quadrennial spectacle, aiming to win the world title for their team and retire from the format immediately afterwards. With that, SportsTiger looks at five top cricketers who might play their last ODI World Cup in 2023, with an eye on bringing the trophy home.
1. Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes made his return to ODIs a couple of months ago, with the desire to play in the ODI World Cup 2023 for England, after retiring from the format in May of 2022. He played an instrumental role on the night of the final at Lord’s in London against New Zealand in 2019, to help England win their first ICC Cricket World Cup in history.
Regardless, the uncertainty from the 32-year-old in approaching ODI cricket in recent years, could mean that he plays his last ODI World Cup in 2023.
