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[Saba Sports News] The excitement for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 is spreading worldwide, with top teams converging in India for the tournament. Current and former cricket stars are relishing their time in the country.
Dale Steyn, the renowned former South African fast bowler, is among those stars. At 40 years old, he’s currently in Kerala fulfilling his role as a commentator for the upcoming World Cup as part of the Star Sports commentary panel. Steyn has been sharing his Kerala experiences on social media, expressing gratitude for the rain, the kindness of the Indian people, and the hospitality he’s received.
South Africa, as part of their preparations for the World Cup, played two warm-up matches upon their arrival in India. Unfortunately, their first warm-up match against Afghanistan was canceled due to rain. In their second warm-up match, they faced New Zealand and suffered a seven-run defeat. Now, South Africa is gearing up for the ODI World Cup, commencing their campaign against Sri Lanka in the tournament’s fourth match on Saturday, October 7.
The match will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. After their loss to New Zealand, South Africa is motivated to perform better, and it will be intriguing to see if they can start their campaign on a positive note with a victory.