With the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup approaching, there seems to be a lack of excitement among fans. Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin recently expressed his thoughts on the matter, reminiscing about the old printed fixtures that used to create a buzz for the tournament. Ashwin believes that the excitement for the World Cup will kick in once the Asia Cup begins on August 31. He also mentioned the positive impact of social media in engaging more people in the tournament.

Some observers have attributed the lack of excitement to the delayed release and change in the World Cup fixtures. The marketing around the World Cup has also been criticized, with the promotional video released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) facing backlash for being non-representative and discriminatory.

Ashwin, who has been actively involved in discussions about team composition, commented on the prospects of Sanju Samson making it to India's ODI XI. Ashwin believes that Samson's inclusion might be challenging due to the competition for spots in the top order. Despite his recent performances, Samson still has to prove his mettle to secure a place in the team for the World Cup.

As the anticipation for the 2023 World Cup builds, it remains to be seen if the excitement among fans will match the levels of previous editions.