​Consider the following statement about the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023:
1. Virat Kohli has been named the player of the tournament.
2. Mohammed Shami was the Highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
3. South Africa hosted this tournament
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is A

​The correct answer is (a) Statement 1 and 2

Explanation:

1. Virat Kohli was named the Player of the Tournament in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. He amassed a total of 765 runs, making it the highest run tally in a single edition of the Men's Cricket World Cup. ​
2. Mohammed Shami emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, claiming 24 wickets in just 7 matches. His performance included a remarkable 7-wicket haul against New Zealand in the semi-final. ​
3. The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 was hosted solely by India. This marked the first time India hosted the tournament independently, having previously co-hosted in 1987, 1996, and 2011. ​

Information Booster:

• Tournament Overview: The 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup was held from 5 October to 19 November 2023, featuring 10 teams competing across various venues in India.​
• Final Match: The final was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Australia clinched their sixth World Cup title by defeating India.
• Travis Head from Australia won Player of the Match award in the final.

Additional Knowledge:

• Most Runs in a Single World Cup Edition: Virat Kohli's 765 runs surpassed the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup.​
• Most Wickets in Fewer Matches: Mohammed Shami's 24 wickets in just 7 matches is one of the most efficient wicket-taking performances in World Cup history.​
• India won the T20 World cup 2024 co-hosted by the United States and West Indies in June 2024 , and also won the Champions Trophy 2025 hosted by Pakistan.