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BCCI will unveil the 15-member India squad for the ODI World Cup today. Chief selector AJit Agarkar and the Indian cricket team are in Sri Lanka for the Asia Cup. With the World Cup set to begin exactly a month from now, ICC set 5 September as the deadline to announce the squads. Most teams have already made their announcements but India will do so on the last day. Despite the suspense until the eleventh hour, India’s squad is not going to be much of a surprise considering Asia Cup 18-member touring party has hinted plenty at the final 15. Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian cricket team at the 2023 ODI World Cup with the first match coming against Australia on 8 October. India are aiming to win their third ODI World Cup and first since 2011. It is also an incredible opportunity considering India’s long wait for ICC silverware.
India World Cup Squad: KL Rahul named in 15-member squad, Hardik Pandya vice-captain
India World Cup Squad announcement Highlights: Captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar unveiled India’s 15-member squad for the World Cup
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India World Cup provisional squad
India pick seven batters, four bowlers and four all-rounders in the 15-man provisional squad
Both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan have been included
15-member squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (vc), Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
India’s World Cup schedule
8 October: vs Australia
11 October: vs Afghanistan
14 October: vs Pakistan
19 October: vs Bangladesh
22 October: vs New Zealand
29 October: vs England
2 November: vs Sri Lanka
5 November: vs South Africa
12 November: vs Netherlands
Fans’ World Cup squad includes R Ashwin, Sanju Samson, Shikhar Dhawan.
Star Sports experts pick their 15-man squad for the World Cup
KL Rahul on Instagram
KL Rahul, who is expected to join the Indian team in Sri Lanka for the Asia Cup, and to be named in the World Cup squad today,
posted on Instagram
earlier. He wrote, “Reflecting on my journey in the last few months, which has been filled with challenges and lessons. The road has been humbling. A big shoutout to Nitin sir,Yogesh sir, Rajini sir, Dhananjay Bhai, Shalini and everyone at the NCA for your efforts and commitment towards getting me back on the ground ❤️
Special mention to the team at Wellington Hospital in London and Dr. Rahul Patel for a smooth op. Lastly to the BCCI for the constant support and belief.”
Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody’s India squad for World Cup:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal
Can changes be made later?
Yes. There is a second deadline for squad changes, September 27, in case of any injuries to the players named now. With more matches to come for India in the Asia Cup and three against Australia, there’s a possibility of further assessment on the returning injured trio of Bumrah, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Bumrah bowled two four-overs in Ireland and none in the Asia Cup. Shreyas has played two matches. KL Rahul, though, is yet to return to the international fold.
Kane Williamson to play World Cup
Williamson, who led New Zealand to the final of the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup, has been confirmed by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) for the ICC World Cup that takes place in India in October and November. Williamson has been out of action since injuring his knee in the opening game of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL), and had been racing against time to regain fitness since then.
The Black Caps though, have confirmed only one spot and will announce the full squad on 11 September.
KL Rahul reportedly considered for World Cup
The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee had met with captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid to discuss India’s World Cup squad, and they have reportedly stuck with KL Rahul in the squad. Additionally, they have removed two names from the Asia Cup squad for the World Cup along with travelling reserve Sanju Samson
Click here to read the full storyGambhir overlooks two key names
When asked to name his squad for the Cricket World Cup that takes place in India from 5 October, former India opener Gautam Gambhir left out two major names, one of which is all-rounder Shardul Thakur.
Click here to read the full storyWho could miss out?
Tilak Varma, Prasidh Krishna, and Sanju Samson are the likely candidates to face exclusion from the current Asia Cup squad. Although, they could still be part of the extravaganza but as reserves/stand-by options
India World Cup 2023 squad announcement Live Updates
India’s 15-member World Cup squad will be announced today, on the day of the deadline set by ICC. Changes can be made until September end in case of injuries to players. The announcement is due to be made at 1:30 PM IST.