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Hashim Amla Picks 3 Key Players to Watch in ODI World Cup 2027: Former legendary batsman Hashim Amla has named three players to watch out for in the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Speaking to the ICC, Amla selected one player each from India, South Africa, and Australia for his list.
3 Key Players Hashim Amla Expects to Shine in ODI World Cup 2027
3. Travis Head (Australia)
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- Proven Match-Winner: Travis Head, who played a historic innings of 137 runs in the 2023 ODI World Cup final to lead Australia to the title, features on Amla's list.
- Aggressive Approach: Amla believes that Head's aggressive style and part-time off-spin bowling will prove to be a major threat to opposing teams in the 2027 World Cup.
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2. Dewald Brevis (South Africa)
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- Young Talent: Young all-rounder Dewald Brevis—popularly known as 'Baby AB'—is expected to perform well in home conditions.
- 3D Player: Having proven his mettle at the Under-19 level, Brevis combines explosive batting with brilliant fielding and useful leg-spin bowling.
1. Rohit Sharma (India)
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- Record and Experience: With 1,575 runs at an average of 60.57 across 28 matches in ODI World Cup history, Rohit is one of the tournament's most successful batsmen. He also holds the record for the most World Cup centuries (seven).
- Classic Batting Style: According to Amla, he has always enjoyed watching the elegance and strokeplay of Rohit's batting.
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