India will host the ODI World Cup 2023 from October 5 to November 19. The team announcement by India on August 5, Tuesday, was a crucial milestone in the story. There were only 15 players chosen to the roster, with no travelling reserves. As a result, countless deserving players were denied their opportunities. The top five players are listed below.
While other teams have quickly selected their 15-man lineups, Team India has chosen to keep the public guessing until the very last minute. This World Cup is extremely important for India because it represents a golden opportunity to win the prized 50-over championship after coming agonisingly close in the previous two editions.
Furthermore, history will be made this time, as India will host the full tournament for the first time, raising the stakes even higher. After a year marred by ailments and sporadic struggles, India now has a squad free of the grips of injury. As India prepares to start on this historic trip, the scene is prepared and the anticipation is tremendous.
ODI World Cup 2023 top Indian players:
5. Yuzvendra Chahal:
Yuzvendra Chahal is a notable absence from the squad. Sharma noted that the team’s decision-makers carefully considered all options for including players in the roster. Chahal has not played an ODI since January 2023 and has recently been AWOL from the 50-over format. Furthermore, in terms of performance in 2023, Kuldeep Yadav has exceeded his friend.
4. Sanju Samson:
Another noticeable absence is Sanju Samson, who did not make the 15-man roster. Samson was a member of the Indian side for the series against the West Indies, appearing in two One-Day Internationals (ODIs) during the three-match series. With KL Rahul’s return and Ishan Kishan emerging as the frontrunner for the wicket-keeper position, Samson’s spot in the squad was lost.
3. Tilak Varma:
Tilak Varma, a young left-handed batsman, has emerged as a candidate for a spot in India’s ODI World Cup squad. He unexpectedly made the Asia Cup team, sparking rumours that he could possibly outperform Suryakumar Yadav. Surya, on the other hand, was kept in the final team, whereas Varma did not make the cut.
2. Prasidh Krishna:
Prasidh Krishna, a fast bowler, was also left out of the squad. He was chosen for the Ireland T20I series and returned with a bang, sharing the stage with Jasprit Bumrah. Krishna was initially named to the Asia Cup roster but lost his spot, possibly to Shardul Thakur in a close race.
1. Washington Sundar:
Sundar, who is both an off-spinner and a useful lower-order batter, aroused some distant thoughts about his inclusion in the team. He last played for India in an ODI in January 2023, however, he afterwards sustained a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the IPL 2023 season. His lack of recent game action, combined with the existence of other potential possibilities like Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, most certainly worked against his selection.
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Moreover, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav have been named to India’s World Cup 2023 team, which was officially announced on Tuesday by BCCI head of selectors Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma. Notable omissions include Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, and Ravichandran Ashwin. The deadline for all cricket boards to reveal their squads is today, September 5, exactly one month before the competition begins.
The Indian World Cup squad has been revealed, and there aren’t many surprises. Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson have been removed, as expected. What really stands out, however, is the lack of an off-spinner. This squad places a high value on strategic match-ups, and the lack of an off-spinner could be an Achilles’ heel, especially when facing a left-handed batsman at the crease.
“It’s not the first time, and it won’t be the last.” says Harbhajan Singh, a Yuzvendra Chahal admirer, expressing ‘surprise’ at the leg-spinner’s exclusion from India’s World Cup selection. Did he ever have a chance once his name was left off the Asia Cup squad? What does the future hold for the leggie? Is this the end of his career, or will India only use his ability in T20s? There are numerous questions for Chahal and his followers to consider.
Match Tickets:
Ticket prices are reflecting the excitement surrounding the approaching high-voltage showdown between the Indian and Pakistan cricket teams at the ICC World Cup 2023. On two specific dates, August 29 and September 3, the principal ticket sales outlets sold out completely in less than an hour.
However, the secondary market for ticket sales is also experiencing high demand and a dramatic surge in pricing. A South Premium East 3 sector ticket, for example, is currently available on Viagogo, an online sports ticket platform, for an astounding 21 lakh.
There are only two tickets left for the upper tier, which provides an unobstructed view, and they are being auctioned for an incredible 57 lakh apiece. Tickets for the India vs. Pakistan ODI World Cup match are selling for Rs 50 lakh, prompting fans to wonder, ‘What is happening?’ On the secondary market, World Cup tickets are fetching exorbitant prices.
So, this was all about the Indian ODI World Cup 2023 top 5 players. Also read, Sportsmanship: Indian cricketers felicitate Nepal players.
