The highly anticipated announcement of India’s squad for the 2023 World Cup has finally arrived. BCCI chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, unveiled the 15-member team that will represent India at the tournament. The announcement brought both excitement and disappointment as some familiar faces earned their spots while others faced exclusions.
Inclusions:
KL Rahul
Ishan Kishan
Suryakumar YadavExclusions:
Sanju Samson
Yuzvendra Chahal
Ravichandran AshwinThe selection process was closely watched by fans and experts alike, and the final squad reflects a mix of experience and youth. The chosen players will join forces under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, with Hardik Pandya serving as the vice-captain.
The deadline for cricket boards worldwide to reveal their World Cup squads was September 5th, exactly one month before the tournament’s opening match. While many teams promptly finalized their squads, Team India kept the suspense alive until the eleventh hour. Although there’s little room for last-minute changes, it’s unlikely that significant alterations will be made.
After a year filled with injuries and intermittent struggles, India now boasts a squad of players who are free from the clutches of injury. Most of them are expected to earn their spot in an elite group that will battle it out for the ultimate prize in world cricket. The stage is set, and the anticipation is palpable as India prepares to embark on this historic journey.
Here is the complete squad:
Rohit Sharma (Captain)
Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
Ishan Kishan
KL Rahul
Hardik Pandya (Vice-captain)
Suryakumar Yadav
Ravindra Jadeja
Axar Patel
Shardul Thakur
Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Siraj
Kuldeep Yadav
