However, on any given day, if these conditions of dew, boundary sizes, and things going here and there cannot be controlled, that’s the only thing I believe India should be concerned about going into this World Cup… In this regard, India will be underserved due to the limited number of venues in which these games will be played.
    If they get the right conditions of cricket being competed with skill to skill, this is a team that will be very tough to beat. I certainly believe the ICC should consider having a dew-free 2023 ODI World Cup, Ashwin said, repeating his call for an 11.30 a.m. start time.
    Last week, Ashwin proposed an early start, advancing the match by two hours to eliminate the dew factor. He used the first ODI against Sri Lanka as an example, in which India struggled in the death overs while defending a massive 374.
    Despite being 206 for 8, Sri Lanka took full advantage of the conditions and went on to post 306 for 8. According to Ashwin’s logic, the boundaries have shrunk by about 10-12 meters to accommodate the LED advertising boards that have replaced the vinyl sheets.
    Hyderabad has the potential to be a large venue, but it isn’t because of the sponsorship LED boards. It affects all other venues in India, particularly older ones that were not designed with the T20 era in mind, he said.
    In Hyderabad, a 70-meter boundary can be reduced to 58 m depending on the whims and fancies of the day.
    Quality spinners are India’s innate strength. The spin quality may not have necessarily deteriorated. However, the innate strength can sometimes be lost due to the way spin is played and how conditions dictate the way spin is bowled, Ashwin explained.
    I believe the game has come a long way since Dhoni won the World Cup in India in 2011. There has been a significant increase in exposure for all foreign cricketers, including English, Australian, South African, and New Zealanders. Everyone has come to play the IPL and numerous bilateral series. Their understanding of Indian conditions has improved dramatically. He, on the other hand, believes India will start as heavy favorites in the World Cup.
    Yes, I certainly believe that India’s chances of defending the 2011 home World Cup are very high, he said, citing statistics showing the country has won 14 of 18 matches in the format since the 2019 World Cup.source: AshwinIndia’s ODI home record since the conclusion of the 2019 World Cup has been extremely impressive. India has won against every team that has visited India in this time period, including the West Indies, Australia, England, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, Ashwin said.
    In India, the win rate is 78 to 80 percent. Every single one of these 18 ODIs took place in a different venue (14 venues). When compared to the same spree in Australia or England, the venues are pretty standard. They play all of their Test matches at 4-5 venues, and their ODIs at 2-3 venues, so they know their venues like the back of their hand.

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