2023 promises to be another spectacular year in the world of sport, and here are 23 athletes from around the world to watch out for over the next 365 days, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Virat Kohli, and more.
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Charles Leclerc and Ferrari have shown they are capable of winning races, but neither the team nor the driver have been able to crack the winning formula for success over a season. Could 2023 be his year?
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Max Verstappen has dominated the F1 landscape over the past two years and all roads point towards another world championship for the Dutchman in 2023.
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Having already scored 21 goals so far this season, Erling Haaland is poised to break every goal-scoring record in England in 2023.
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Having won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Lionel Messi could be on his way to a record-setting eight Ballon D’Or in 2023.
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Kylian Mbappe wowed the footballing public with his stunning performances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and the French superstar could dominate the headlines in 2023 as he looks to push for a move away from PSG.
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Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskelia was one of the most electrifying players in Europe in 2022, and the Napoli star could earn himself a big-money move to the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in 2023 if he keeps up this form.
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After two forgettable years in international cricket, Virat Kohli returned to his best in the back half of 2022. The Indian cricket legend broke his century drought with tons in both white-ball formats but will need to up his game in Test cricket in 2023 as India take on Australia in the Border Gavaskar series at home.
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2023 could be the final time we see MS Dhoni on a cricket pitch. Can the CSK legend perform one final miracle on his last dance on the big stage in the IPL?
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It’s a big year in 2023 for Rohit Sharma, who will be looking to lead India to success in the 2023 ODI World Cup at home, and also help India clinch their maiden ICC World Test Championship title.
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The Indian women’s cricket team has another chance for glory at the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa, and star opener Smriti Mandhana will play a big role if they are to clinch their first ICC trophy.
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Leah Williamson guided the English women’s football team to glory at the 2022 Euros at home, and the Arsenal centre-half will look to replicate that success as the Lionesses look to go all the way at the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup in Australia.
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2022 was a year to forget for Novak Djokovic, with the Tennis superstar banned from playing two of the four grand slams and slipping to number five in the rankings. However, the Serbian will return to Melbourne for the Australian Open to start 2023 and has shown no signs of slowing down on the court.
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The new generation of Tennis arrived at the 2022 US Open in New York. Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player since Rafael Nadal to win a grand slam and hold the top spot in the ATP rankings, and the Spaniard will look to build on that success in 2023.
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2022 was the year when Nick Kyrgios finally translated his talent into top-level performances at Grand Slams. In 2023, can he take it one step further and win a major title?
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The world of women’s tennis is crying out for a superstar name to dominate the scene following the retirements of Ash Barty and Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek could be the one who cements her claim as the undisputed best player in the game in 2023.
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Ben Stokes’ fiery new England team will face the biggest test of Bazball yet as they face Australia in the Ashes at home. Will Stokes also do a surprise U-turn on his decision to retire from ODI cricket?
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Jofra Archer will return to the international arena after an absence of nearly two years and the pacer will have an action-packed 12 months in 2023 that includes the IPL, the Ashes, and an ODI World Cup.
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Jayson Tatum has played with a vengeance in the 2022/23 NBA season after losing last season’s NBA finals to the Golden State Warriors. The all-star forward has helped the Boston Celtics maintain the best record in the league so far this season and will be looking to guide the team to another Finals run this year.
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Steph Curry silenced the doubters with his first NBA Finals MVP trophy in 2022, but can the Golden State Warriors superstar go back-to-back in 2023 with an even younger roster?
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The hierarchy of power in the NBA is going to change this year as the best prospect in basketball since Lebron James – Victor Wembanyama – will enter the league in the 2023 NBA draft.
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Nikola Jokic could become the first NBA player since Jerry West to win a hat-trick of MVP trophies, but can the Serbian superstar guide the Denver Nuggets to an NBA title?
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India’s golden boy will return from injury in 2023 and will look to continue his stellar performances on the global stage at the 2023 World Athletics Championships and the Asian Games.
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Indian hockey will look to build on from their success at the 2020 Olympics at the 2023 Hockey World Cup, and all eyes will be on the captain Harmanpreet Singh in Bhubaneshwar.
2023 promises to be an iconic year for sports, with established stars like Virat Kohli, Lionel Messi, and Rafael Nadal looking to add to their legacy, while the next generation look to seize their throne and make their name heard under the brightest lights.
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