The 15-player roster for the 2023 One Day International (ODI) World Cup has been released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Despite the fact that KL Rahul was injured and missed the first two games of the Asia Cup 2023, the board made a brave choice to give the wicketkeeper-batsman a chance.
Tilak Varma, who was originally chosen for India’s 17-person roster for the Asia Cup 2023, was not included in the selection of 15 players for the World Cup. Sanju Samson was also not included because of an injury. Krishna, a well-known fast bowler who joined the ODI team after a lengthy absence due to injury, was also passed over by the selection committee. Jasprit Bumrah, a talented fast bowler, has been added to the team.
The team’s selection was expected because chief selector Ajit Agarkar had said the 18-person Asia Cup squad, including backup players, will be used to select the World Cup team.
We selected the greatest possible combo, Rohit Sharma said. We have a wide range of batting options, spin options, and various bowling options. Hardik Pandya is a complete player, and his performance in the World Cup will be essential for us.
Rahul has finally been chosen for the World Cup team and has been deemed fully fit. The wicketkeeper-batsman is hoping to excel for Sri Lanka as well and continue to be available for selection in India’s Asia Cup Super 4 matches.
Team India Squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup 👍
Rohit Sharma (Captain)
Shubhman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
KL Rahul
Ishan Kishan
Suryakumar Yadav
Hardik Pandya (Vice-Captain)
Ravindra Jadeja
Axar Patel
Shardul Thakur
Jasprit Bumrah
Kuldeep Yadav
Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Siraj