England will begin their defence of the Cricket World Cup title when they face New Zealand in the opening match of the 2023 tournament in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
The hosts will be without all-rounder Ben Stokes, who is still recovering from a broken finger. Stokes is a key player for England, and his absence will be a blow, but the team has a number of other talented players who can step up to the plate.
England will be led by Jos Buttler, who was appointed captain following Eoin Morgan’s retirement earlier in the year. Buttler is a world-class batsman and wicket keeper, and he will be looking to lead his team to success in the World Cup.
Other key players for England include Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, and Liam Livingstone. Bairstow is one of the most in-form batsmen in the world, while Root is England’s all-time leading run-scorer. Livingstone is a big-hitting all-rounder who can change the course of a game with his bat and ball.
New Zealand are also a very strong team, and they will be looking to avenge their defeat to England in the final of the 2019 World Cup. The Kiwis have a number of world-class players in their ranks, including Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee.
The match between England and New Zealand is expected to be a very close and exciting contest. The English team beat New Zealand in the final of the 2019 tournament, and they will be looking to retain their title in 2023.
England has a very strong team, but they will face stiff competition from other teams such as India, Australia, and New Zealand. The World Cup is always a very competitive tournament, and there is no guarantee that England will win. The match between England and New Zealand is expected to be a very close and exciting contest.
