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[Saba Sports News] The 13th ICC World Cup, held in India, featured ten of the world’s top cricket teams, each led by their respective captains. Ultimately, Australia emerged victorious for the sixth time under the leadership of Pat Cummins. The performance of these captains varied, with some excelling in both leadership and play, while others struggled, as reflected in their teams’ outcomes. This article discusses the rankings of the ten captains based on their performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
The rankings are as follows:
10. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
9. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
8. Jos Buttler (England)
7. Babar Azam (Pakistan)
6. Scott Edwards (Netherlands)
5. Hashmatullah Shahidi (Afghanistan)
4. Temba Bavuma (South Africa)
3. Kane Williamson and Tom Latham (New Zealand)
2. Rohit Sharma (India)
1. Pat Cummins (Australia)
Pat Cummins, initially a controversial choice for Australia’s ODI captain, demonstrated exceptional leadership and quick adaptability. Despite Australia’s rough start with two losses, Cummins led the team to eight consecutive wins, culminating in their entry into the final. His decisive decision to bowl first in the final and his significant wicket of Virat Kohli were pivotal in Australia’s triumph and his eventual lifting of the ICC World Cup trophy, affirming Australia as six-time champions.