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ODI World Cup 2023: Team India’s strongest playing 11
Team India has been gearing up to win the ODI World Cup 2023, which will commence on October 5. Notably, the Men in Blue are the favourites to win the marquee event owing to the stellar form that the players have shown in the Asia Cup 2023 as well as the series against Australia. Meanwhile, check out here the strongest 11 of Team India for the ODI World Cup 2023.
Below is the predicted playing XI for Team India in the Cricket World Cup 2023:
Top-Order: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (Source – Twitter)
India’s star batters, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, will definitely open the campaign for their side. Notably, both star cricketers are expected to give a terrific start for the Men in Blue in each game to guide India towards the playoffs. India’s young batter, Shubman Gill, is in peak form and is expected to smash a plethora of centuries to light up the event.
Following them, India’s stalwart Virat Kohli will bat at number three to boost the top order during the play.
Middle-Order: KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan
India’s wicketkeeper batters KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan are set to bat at numbers 4 and 5, respectively, owing to their magnificent form in the Asia Cup 2023.
Moreover, Shreyas Iyer has less chance in the squad as Ishan Kishan is left-handed and can really play spin very well. However, KL Rahul smashed a century against Pakistan as well as showed his class in the recently concluded series against Australia.
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin
Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin (Source – Twitter)
India’s star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, has the ability to boost the middle order as well as India’s pace attack. Notably, Ravichandran Ashwin was lucky enough to make his place in the squad after Axar Patel sustained injuries.
The off-spinner performed really well against Australia, which allowed him to fix his spot in the tournament. In addition, Ravindra Jadeja also sets up to boost spin attacks with his great bowling spells.
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj
Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj (Source – Twitter)
Mohammed Siraj has shown his lethal form during the final of the Asia Cup 2023, which helped his side win the tournament.
In addition, Kuldeep Yadav also picked up tons of wickets during the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2023, and this time also both are expected to boost the pace and spin attack for the Rohit Sharma side. In addition, Jasprit Bumrah will also be crucial for his side, especially during death overs.