The Indian team’s performance at Asia Cup 2023 was historic as they were able to claim their eighth championship. India won the match after thrashing Sri Lanka in the final, which had a predetermined outcome from the beginning. India’s dominance in the championship game was evident as it won with 43.5 overs remaining and 10 wickets in hand. From the Asia Cup final to the ODI World Cup in 2023 the following month, Team India would like to continue this outstanding record.
India has been practising diligently, and with a good balance of youth and experience, they are the clear favourites to win the World Cup this year. Let’s look at 5 members of the Indian side who participated in their maiden Asia Cup and will play in their first ODI World Cup in 2023.
Debutant players of Asia & ODI World Cup in 2023:
1) Shardul Thakur:
Shardul Thakur has been with the team for the longest amount of time, thus it is unexpected that he will play in his first World Cup game next month. He also played in the Asia Cup for the first time earlier this month, and he has been one of Rohit Sharma’s primary bowlers during the middle overs of the innings. Team India needs his all-around talent because he can score some runs further down the order.
2) Ishan Kishan:
Ishan Kishan has effectively seized the opportunity offered to him and claimed the middle-order position as his own. India was able to employ Ishan in a variety of positions thanks to the numerous injuries to important batters. The hitter for the Mumbai Indians has undoubtedly solidified his spot in the lineup following a successful trip to the West Indies and his first Asia Cup match. His speed and fielding are some of his strongest qualities, and he can inspire the team greatly during the ODI World Cup in 2023.
3) Shubman Gill:
Shubman Gill, who amassed two half-centuries as well as a century, was Team India’s leading run-scorer at the Asia Cup 2023. He is in excellent shape right now in 2023 and will be looking to build on this success when he competes in his first ODI World Cup the following month. He is undoubtedly one of the leading candidates to win the tournament’s Player of the Series title. He has some of the strongest spin control in the Indian batting order and can be deadly against them right away.
4) Mohammed Siraj:
Mohammed Siraj showed his promise in the 2023 Asia Cup final despite having a difficult start to his international career. He is a strong chance to capture the most wickets in his inaugural ODI World Cup thanks to his accuracy in line and length, which can trouble hitters.
5) Shreyas Iyer:
Despite being a great candidate, Shreyas Iyer was not chosen for the 2019 ODI World Cup. However, he now has a second shot as he has been selected for the ODI World Cup this time. Additionally, if he is given the chance to bat in the competition, he will undoubtedly present a strong case for himself and demonstrate to the team’s management and supporters that they were correct to support him despite his chronic injuries. Additionally, he might prove his resiliency and cement his place on the team by doing well during the forthcoming World Cup.
For the unversed, the men’s Asia Cup reached its 16th iteration in 2023. With Pakistan serving as the designated host, the games were conducted as One Day Internationals. The event took place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17, 2023. Six teams competed in the competition. As the reigning champions, Sri Lanka.
The One Day International Cricket World Championship is known as the Cricket World Cup, or ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The International Cricket Council, the organisation in charge of overseeing the sport, organises the event every four years, with preliminary qualification rounds preceding a finals competition.
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