Former West Indies captain and aggressive opener, Chris Gayle, has made predictions about the semi-finalist teams for the 2023 World Cup in India. According to Gayle, he believes that Pakistan, India, England, and New Zealand will be among the teams competing in the semi-finals.
He stated that when traditional rivals Pakistan and India face each other, the popularity of the game increases significantly. Gayle feels that both teams' players should demand a substantial sum for participating in these matches.
It's important to note that these are Chris Gayle's personal opinions and not based on any formal or practical affiliation. His statements aim to captivate the interest of cricket enthusiasts and enhance the excitement and popularity of the sport.
Chris Gayle joked that if he held a top position in the Indian cricket board or ICC, he would offer higher financial rewards to players participating in high-profile matches. Additionally, after the announcement of the ICC World Cup 2023 schedule, hotel rates in Ahmedabad have increased by 10% for the Pakistan-India match on October 15. The match will take place at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, attracting over 132,000 enthusiastic fans.