The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce India's squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 today. Ajit Agarkar, the chief of the BCCI selection committee, has flown to Sri Lanka to consult with the team management and finalize the 15-member roster. Sources have confirmed to NDTV that the squad will largely resemble the recently selected Asia Cup 2023 team.
Key Developments
- Exclusions: Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, and Prasidh Krishna have not been retained in the World Cup squad.
- Inclusions: Fit-again KL Rahul has been selected, along with returning players Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer.
- Consistency: The Asia Cup 2023 squad served as a blueprint for the World Cup team, as previously indicated by Agarkar.
Detailed Insights
Asia Cup vs World Cup Squad
When the Asia Cup squad was announced, Agarkar hinted that the World Cup roster would follow similar lines. The Asia Cup team had 17 members, including Sanju Samson as a backup for KL Rahul. However, the World Cup squad is limited to 15 players, necessitating the removal of two players from the main squad.
Who's Out
Tilak Varma, who received his maiden ODI call-up for the Asia Cup, and Prasidh Krishna, who returned after a long injury layoff, are the two players excluded from the World Cup squad.
Who's In
Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul have all returned to the squad.
Notable Absentees
Yuzvendra Chahal, who was also not part of the Asia Cup squad, has been left out of the World Cup team as well. Suryakumar Yadav, despite his recent struggles in the 50-over format, has retained his place.
India's Likely ODI World Cup 2023 Squad
- Captain: Rohit Sharma
- Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Other Members: Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wk), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah.