The BCCI selection committee is set to announce the final 15-member Indian squad for the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday, September 28. The only area of concern at Patel’s fitness will decide Ravichandran Ashwin’s place in the final squad,
The BCCI selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar today announced the final 15-member Indian cricket team for the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. The only area of concern at the moment is the fitness of all-rounder Axar Patel, who is nursing a left quadriceps injury.
Patel’s fitness to decide Ashwin’s place in final world cup squad:
Reports said that Patel is likely to be fit before India begins their campaign against Australia on October 8, but his fitness will decide Ravichandran Ashwin’s fate in the final squad. Ashwin was included in the team. He impressed with his performances in the recent ODI series against Australia.
Rahul and Iyer fit, but Patel’s fitness uncertain :
Batters KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have proven their fitness8. The selectors have a tough decision to make, as both Ashwin and Patel are valuable assets to the team.
Indian final squad for world cup 2023 : current team
Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas lyer, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Sardal Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav.
The 15-member squad is likely to remain more or less unchanged, with the only possible change being Ashwin replacing Patel if the latter is not fit. The selectors will be keen to maintain continuity in the team, as India are one of the favourites to win the World Cup on home soil.
Conclusion:
The BCCI selection committee is set to announce the final 15-member Indian squad for the ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday, September 28. The only area of concern at the moment is the fitness of all-rounder Axar Patel, who is nursing a left quadriceps injury. Patel’s fitness will decide Ravichandran Ashwin’s fate in the final squad, as both players are valuable assets to the team. The other changes are unlikely, as the selectors will be keen to maintain continuity in the team.
