In preparation for the highly anticipated ODI Cricket World Cup 2023, Team India’s roster has been officially unveiled, boasting three exceptional all-rounders hailing from Gujarat.
It’s been a decade-long wait for India to host this prestigious tournament, set to grace 10 venues across the nation from October 5 to November 19, 2023, culminating in an exciting final match slated for Ahmedabad.
Notably, the encounter between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled for October 14. The composition of the 15-member Indian cricket squad for the World Cup was disclosed today.
Leading the charge for Team India is the venerable Rohit Sharma. Under Sharma’s astute leadership, an infusion of young talent has been introduced into the Indian ranks.
The likes of Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah had previously secured their positions within the squad. Additionally, Shubman Gill and Kuldeep Yadav have been ushered into the fold.
For any cricketer, donning the Indian colors in a World Cup remains an enduring aspiration. Today, BCCI granted the wishes of 15 cricketing talents by unveiling the 2023 World Cup squad. The curtain was lifted on the fortunes of these players on September 5 during a press conference held at 1 pm.
Although the official announcement for the Indian World Cup team was made on September 5, the selection process was concluded on the night of September 2.
Media reports suggest that Indian selectors, along with head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma, deliberated and handpicked the 15-member Dhurandhar squad following the cancellation of the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup.
Team India for World Cup 2023:
| Batsmen |
| Rohit Sharma (Captain) |
| Shubman Gill |
| Virat Kohli |
| Shreyas Iyer |
| Suryakumar Yadav |
| Versatile All-rounders |
| Ravindra Jadeja |
| Hardik Pandya (Vice Captain) |
| Akshar Patel |
| Shardul Thakur |
| Wicketkeepers |
| Ishan Kishan |
| KL Rahul |
| Fast bowlers |
| Jasprit Bumrah |
| Mohammad Shami |
| Mohammad Siraj |
| Spinner |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
Indian Captain Rohit Sharma, alongside BCCI’s chief selector Ajit Tendulkar, made the momentous announcement of the Indian squad.
However, it’s important to note that changes to this lineup can still occur until September 28. Of notable significance, three accomplished all-rounders from Gujarat, namely Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Akshar Patel, have earned their rightful places in the Indian contingent, with Hardik Pandya securing the vice-captaincy.
Here’s a glimpse of the group stage matchups for Team India:
8 October – India vs Australia
11 October – Afghanistan vs India
14 October – Pakistan vs India
19 October – Bangladesh vs India
22 October – India vs New Zealand
29 October – India vs England
2 November – Sri Lanka vs India
5 November – South Africa vs India
12 November – Netherlands vs India
As India gears up for this momentous cricketing extravaganza, the nation’s hopes and dreams ride on the shoulders of these 15 chosen warriors.