Cricketer Rohit Sharma will captain India in an ODI World Cup for the first time in his career. He has gone from missing out on the 2011 event to heading the team in the 2023 tournament. Meanwhile, a fan has painted Sharma with his fingertips. The video has gone viral.
India named their preliminary squad on September 5. He and Ajit Agarkar attended the press conference and announced the tournament team. Changes to the team are permitted until September 28.
The cricketer said, “You need bowling depth as well as batting depth. We need to build that depth, which has been absent in our team for the last few years. When it comes to batting depth, the No.9 and No.8 spots are critical. We saw in the first game here that we fell short in the backend. We encourage latecomers to contribute as well. Another 10-15 runs would have made a difference in the game. This is the difference between winning and losing. “We’ve talked to them about that World Cup role.”
Fans love cricketer Rohit Sharma:
A wonderful paint work done by a Rohit Sharma fan!
– The Hitman of world cricket! pic.twitter.com/XKZmXXgVet
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 6, 2023
Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk)
From October 5 to November 19, India will host the ODI World Cup 2023. India’s team announcement on Tuesday, August 5, was a significant turning point in the story. There were just 15 players chosen for the roster, with no reserves travelling. As a result, numerous deserving players were denied their chances.
While other teams have chosen their 15-man rosters fast, Team India has chosen to keep the world guessing till the very last minute. This World Cup is crucial for India because it represents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win the coveted 50-over championship after coming agonisingly close in the last two editions.
Furthermore, India will host the entire tournament for the first time this year, boosting the stakes even greater. After a year hampered by injuries and periodic problems, India suddenly has an injury-free squad. The scene is set as India prepares to go on this historic journey, and the anticipation is palpable.
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