The eagerly anticipated announcement of India’s squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup is just around the corner. Major points on the selection day will be primarily on KL Rahul’s fitness and what lies ahead for Sanju Samson in the Team India lineup.
According to rumors, the senior national selection committee is likely to decide India’s roster for the 2023 World Cup on September 5, which happens to be the day after India faces Nepal in the group round. On that same day, all participating countries are expected to submit their team selections to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
India had initially nominated a 17-member roster for the Asia Cup 2023, but they must now pare it down to 15 players. It’s likely that Tilak Varma and one of the seam bowler possibilities would be eliminated. If, by any means, KL Rahul is ruled unfit, Sanju Samson will slot into the India squad. In the case that KL Rahul passes the fitness test, Sanju Samson, along with Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Varma, will act as traveling reserves.
The final decision on the pace bowling option could well come down to a choice between Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna, especially considering India’s batting order lacks depth. While Prasidh Krishna can be a formidable alternative in the middle overs, Thakur’s batting ability might be necessary down the line. It’s worth mentioning that India doesn’t enjoy a similar privilege as Pakistan when it comes to contributions from the lower-order batsmen in white-ball cricket.
The highly anticipated 2023 Asia Cup encounter between India and Pakistan is just around the corner, set to unfold at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka on September 2nd. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await this thrilling showdown, with all attention focused on the star players, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. The outcome of the match could very well hinge on their individual performances.
Probable India 15-member Squad For World Cup 2023:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur/Prasidh Krishna, Surya Kumar Yadav, KL Rahul/Sanju Samson
