Yusuf Pathan picks Pakistan among semi-finalists for ICC World Cup 2023

Yusuf Pathan revealed his top four picks for the semi-finals through a post on his social media

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Former Indian cricketer, Yusuf Pathan has shared his predictions for the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-finalists. He believes that India, England, Australia, and Pakistan will make it to the semi-final stage of the tournament.

Expressing his support for India and closely following the World Cup, Yusuf Pathan revealed his top four picks for the semi-finals through a post on his official 'X' (formerly known as Twitter) handle.

"Watching this World Cup closely and backing our #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 all the way! My top four picks for the semi finals are India, England, Australia, and Pakistan. Some exciting cricket ahead!" Yusuf wrote on 'X'

Watching this World Cup closely and backing our #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 all the way! My top four picks for the semi finals are India, England, Australia, and Pakistan. Some exciting cricket ahead! 🏏 #WorldCup #TopFour
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) September 30, 2023

India holds the top position in ICC ODI team rankings, with Pakistan and Australia following closely at No. 2 and 3, respectively. Defending champions England are positioned at No. 5 in the rankings.

The ODI World Cup is set to commence in less than a week, and teams are currently engaging in warm-up matches to fine-tune their strategies for the upcoming event. The curtain-raiser will feature England against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on October 5 while Pakistan will play against Netherlands in Hyderabad on October 6.