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David Miller targets 2027 ODI World Cup win on home soil
South African cricketer David Miller wants to finish his career with the 2027 ODI World Cup trophy on home ground. The 37-year-old told JioStar that making the squad for the tournament co-hosted…
The Story in Brief
South African cricketer David Miller wants to finish his career with the 2027 ODI World Cup trophy on home ground. The 37-year-old told JioStar that making the squad for the tournament co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia is a personal goal.
Miller, a middle-order finisher with over 4,600 ODI runs, said winning the title in front of home fans would be very special. He cited his unbeaten 101 for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2013 and the IPL title with Gujarat Titans as career highlights.
The Indian Opinion
Miller's dream of a home World Cup win is inspiring, but talk of a fairytale exit skips the hard facts. South Africa have never won an ODI World Cup, and their knockout record is poor. The 2027 format with a preliminary stage and Super 7 leaves room for early stumbles. A better test: can Miller's team beat Australia or India in a high-pressure knock-out match before 2027?
Sources (2): rediff.com, sports.ndtv.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
