The Indian cricket team for the 2023 ODI World Cup, as announced by the selectors under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma on 5th September, comprises 15 players. The squad includes 4 all-rounders, 4 bowlers, 2 wicket keepers, and 5 experienced batsmen, with a focus on achieving balance.
However, there are some noteworthy omissions from the squad. Both Sanju Samson and Tilak Verma failed to secure a spot, while Suryakumar Yadav,Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer successfully made the cut.
Despite KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan’s extended injury periods, they have been selected as wicket keepers. Suryakumar Yadav has struggled in ODIs, but the selection committee has shown confidence in his potential. The team was announced by BCCI Chief Ajit Agarkar in consultation with team coach Rahul Dravid, under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy.
The selected names are unlikely to change, with the deadline for alterations set for September 28. Any modifications after this date will require ICC approval. Notably, Hardik Pandya has been named the vice-captain of the Indian team, while other notable inclusions are Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shardul Thakur. Jasprit Bumrah has also been included as a fast bowler.
The 2023 ODI World Cup is scheduled to commence on October 5, with the opening match between England and New Zealand at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. India’s first match will be against Australia on October 8, and the tournament’s final will take place at the same stadium on November 19.
Here is the corrected list of the Indian cricket team for the 2023 ODI World Cup:
Indian Cricket Team for World Cup 2023:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Hardik Pandya (Vice-Captain)
- Axar Patel
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
