ODI World Cup 2023
5 players who can be India’s reserve in World Cup 2023
The Indian Cricket Board recently unveiled the ODI World Cup squad on September 5. Notably, the squad is almost identical to the ongoing Asia Cup squad, with just three omissions. Surprisingly, there are no reserved players in the squad. Meanwhile, speaking on the same subject, check out the top 5 Indian cricketers who can be World cup 2023 reserve players.
Tilak Varma
India’s star batter, Tilak Varma, had a great West Indies tour. Notably, the star batter was in terrific form in the IPL while playing for the Mumbai Indians. In addition, the southpaw has the ability to boost the middle order. The 20-year-old batter also got the chance to get himself placed in the 17-member squad for the ongoing Asia Cup, and he will be expected to make his place in India’s line-up if they need any reserve batters for the middle orders.
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Prasidh Krishna
India’s star pacer Prasidh Krishna had a terrific comeback after the grave injuries, as the star bowler scalped four wickets from two matches in the recently concluded Ireland tour. Notably, the 28-year-old cricketer’s great performance against Paul Stirling’s side helped him grab a place in the Asia Cup squad. In addition, the right-arm pacer has the ability to scalp wickets for Rohit Sharma’s side.
Ravi Bishnoi
India’s leg spinner, Ravi Bishnoi, has a great record in the white-ball format. Notably, the LSG bowler has played 11 matches while scalping 12 wickets in white ball format. In addition, the 22-year-old cricketer can be India’s reserve, as he was the highest wicket taker in the U-19 World Cup in 2020.
Sanju Samson
India’s star batter Sanju Samson will definitely grab the place if anyone from KL Rahul or Ishan Kishan gets injured in the marquee event. Notably, the right-handed batter came into the limelight when he led his franchise, the Rajasthan Royals, in the final of the IPL 2022. In addition, the middle-order batter was recently seen in action on the West Indies and Ireland tour.
Washington Sundar
India’s star allrounder, Washington Sundar, also has great records in the 50-over format. Notably, the southpaw has appeared in 16 ODI matches while picking up 16 wickets. The 23-year-old cricketer also possesses the ability to boost India’s middle order, thanks to his magnificent form in white-ball cricket. He can be a handy option for World cup 2023 reserve players