Wasim Akram believes all teams have equal chance to qualify for World Cup semi-finals

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram believes that all teams competing in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 have an equal chance to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament.

“The upcoming Cricket World Cup has the same format as in 1992. It is the best format as teams get more chances and I reckon all teams will have an equal chance to qualify for the semi-finals,” he said, according to an ICC press statement.

Wasim was part of Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup winning squad and man of the match in the final. He will be among the commentators for the 2019 edition of the tournament.

“A World Cup comes every four years so players wait for it and do their best to give a memorable performance. I hope we are going to see some stiff competition with the edge-of-the-seat thrillers, high skills and unmatched moments with the best players of the world on show,” he added.

The ICC Cricket World Cup begins on May 30 with hosts England taking on South Africa. The group stages of the tournament will conclude on July 6.

The top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals which will be played on July 9 and 12. The final of the tournament will be played at the Lord’s in London on July 14.