The 2023 World Cup Final will take place this Sunday in Ahmedabad, where the two most successful teams of the mega event will clash against each other. Five-time champions Australia will take on the two-time world champions India in the summit clash.
These two nations also battled in the 2003 World Cup Final in South Africa, which happened two decades ago. All the players who participated in that game have already retired. However, the following five names will be involved in the 2023 WC Final in some capacity.
1. Sachin Tendulkar will be at the 2023 World Cup Final
Sachin Tendulkar opened the batting for India in the 2003 WC Final. The God of Cricket is the brand ambassador of the 2023 WC. He will be present in Ahmedabad for the big match between India and Australia.
2. Ricky Ponting will be at the 2023 World Cup Final
Ricky Ponting is a member of the ICC official commentary panel for the 2023 World Cup. He was the captain of the Australian cricket team in the 2003 World Cup.
3. Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid kept the wickets for India in the 2003 WC Final. 20 years later, Dravid is the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team now. It will be his first final as the head coach.
4. Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh was India’s lead spinner in the 2003 World Cup Final. 20 years later, Bhajji works as a commentator now. He is a part of the Star Sports Hindi panel.
5. Yuvraj Singh
All-rounder Yuvraj Singh was quite young when he played for India in the 2003 World Cup Final against Australia. Singh has retired now. As per reports, he will be in attendance for the 2023 WC Final on Sunday.
