World Cup 2023 Qualifiers have culminated. The final seedings for the teams are only left, but the top teams have been decided. Former world champions Sri Lanka became the first team to seal their place in the mega event. Soon after, the Netherlands also qualified for the mega event.
Several deserving teams missed out on a place in the ICC event because the International Cricket Council has reduced the number of participating teams to 10. In this listicle now, we will look at the top five players who deserved to play in the World Cup 2023 but their teams have not qualified.
1. Sikandar Raza starred in World Cup 2023 Qualifiers
Pakistan-born Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza has been one of the best white-ball players in the world over the last few years. He gave his best in the Qualifiers, but defeats against West Indies and Scotland led to Zimbabwe’s exit.
2. Sean Williams starred in World Cup 2023 Qualifiers
Another Zimbabwean all-rounder to feature on this list is Sean Williams. The vice-captain of Zimbabwe has been one of the top ODI players for his nation. Unfortunately, he will not feature in the mega event this year.
3. Nicholas Pooran
West Indies’ wicket-keeper batter Nicholas Pooran is among the cleanest strikers of the ball in world cricket. Pooran shone in the CWC 2023 Qualifiers, but poor bowling led to West Indies’ failure.
4. Paul Stirling
Ireland veteran all-rounder Paul Stirling has been one of the best players for his team. Stirling has continued to perform consistently, but the all-rounder will miss out on the World Cup this year.
5. Chris Sole
Fans who watched Scotland’s match against Zimbabwe would know why Chris Sole is on this list. The right-arm fast bowler is an express pace bowler who can clock 150 kmph consistently. However, he will not get a chance to display his talent at the grand stage.
