Highlights | ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Team India Squad Announcement: KL Rahul Looked Good In Bengaluru Camp, Says Ajit Agarkar

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Highlights: The BCCI selection committee will announce the 15-member preliminary squad for the tournament on Tuesday.

The much-awaited preliminary 15-member squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be announced on Tuesday. The deadline for the announcement of the preliminary squad by the International Cricket Council (ICC) also happens to be September 5 as the tournament will get underway on October 5 in a clash between champions England and runners-up New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The biggest talking point for the selectors will be the wicketkeeper’s position – whether KL Rahul will be chosen for this place. Rahul was selected initially for the Asia Cup 2023 squad but suffered another niggle which resulted him in missing India’s two preliminary matches against Pakistan and Nepal. Ishan Kishan has stepped up in Rahul’s absence and performed admirably well.

The other talking point will be the pace bowling attack. Who will partner Jasprit Bumrah apart from Mohammed Siraj? Will Yuzvendra Chahal be picked for the World Cup at home to give more spin bowling options or will Axar Patel’s all-round ability will be chosen.

Check Highlights on India’s Cricket World Cup 2023 squad selection HERE.

05 September 2023

14:54 IST

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14:17 IST

LIVE Cricket World Cup 2023 Team India announcement: KL Rahul looked good in Bengaluru camp, says Ajit Agarkar

BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar was impressed by KL Rahul's fitness in the Bengaluru camp ahead of Asia Cup. "KL Rahul in the camp in Bengaluru was really good, He looked good. It was unfortunate that he got the niggle just before the Asia Cup, Be he has kept wickets for almost 50 overs and batted as well," Ajit Agarkar said. 

14:01 IST

LIVE CWC 2023 India squad announcement: Teams can make changes till September 28

All the teams have until 28 September to make any changes to the squad, after which any alterations will be subject to approval from ICC. The Cricket World Cup 2023 will get underway on October 5 in Ahmedabad.

13:58 IST

LIVE ODI World Cup Updates: Surya at number 6?

Suryakumar Yadav could play at number 6 for Team India in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. The only things India don't have in the squad - a left-arm pacer and a right-arm off spinner.

13:51 IST

LIVE India ODI World Cup 2023

Team India captain Rohit Sharma said he is very happy with the squad depth. He also praised Hardik Pandya for his special knock against Pakistan and said he is very happy with him so far.

13:37 IST

India ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.

13:30 IST

LIVE India Squad Announcement Updates

Captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar to address the media from Kandy at 130pm.

13:23 IST

LIVE IND Squad announcement

Team India squad fot the ODI World Cup 2023 at home will be announced at 130 PM (IST) today.

13:08 IST

LIVE Team India Squad Updates: Captain Rohit

Captain Rohit Sharma has previously told that he already has his playing eleven in his mind for the World Cup. This means KL Rahul could get a chance ahead of Kishan in the Super Four stage of this tournament.

12:34 IST

LIVE India Squad World Cup: Gambhir's take

Recently, Gambhir and Kaif had a long discussion about who should get a place in the eleven between Kishan or Rahul. LSG mentor said that Kishan should be the first-choice as he is in form.

12:11 IST

LIVE ODI World Cup 2023: No place For Samson

With the likes of Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul fit and available for the World Cup at home, Sanju Samson is unlikely to find a spot in the lineup of Team India.

11:42 IST

LIVE Updates Cricket World Cup 2023 India Team Selection: Ishan Kishan or KL Rahul?

Who should be India's first-choice wicketkeeper during Cricket World Cup 2023 - Ishan Kishan or KL Rahul. The latter is yet to join Team India for the Asia Cup 2023 while Kishan has already scored four fifties on the trot in ODI cricket. Who will BCCI selectors' pick?

11:00 IST

LIVE CWC 2023 Team India Announcement: Can Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel play together?

Former India opener Aakash Chopra asks whether left-arm spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel can play together? "The only points to ponder will be—will India play Jadeja-Axar in the XI? We haven’t seen that happen often. Could Chahal be an option? Will India miss an off-spinner against teams with a few lefties… #CWC23," Chopra tweeted.

The only points to ponder will be-will India play Jadeja-Axar in the XI? We haven't seen that happen often. Could Chahal be an option? Will India miss an off-spinner against teams with a few lefties_ #CWC23

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 5, 2023

10:06 IST

CWC 2023 India Squad Selection: Harsha Bhogle wants KL Rahul in squad

Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle wants KL Rahul to be picked for Cricket World Cup 2023 squad. "I can see why India want KL Rahul in the middle order in the World Cup. I would have him in my team too. But I think it is imperative that he has kept wickets in at least two back to back pressure games before that," Bhogle tweeted.

I can see why India want KL Rahul in the middle order in the World Cup. I would have him in my team too. But I think it is imperative that he has kept wickets in at least two back to back pressure games before that

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 5, 2023

09:07 IST

Cricket World Cup 2023 India Squad Announcement: Here's India's Likely Final 15

Here's the likely 15-man squad of Team India at the Cricket World Cup 2023 starting next month...

India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.

08:20 IST

CWC 2023 India Squad Selection: Will Suryakumar Yadav find a spot?

With KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer recovering from injuries, will Suryakumar Yadav - who has a modest record in ODI cricket - find a spot in the India squad for the Cricket World Cup 2023? We will find out soon enough. 

07:50 IST

Cricket World Cup 2023 India Squad Announcement: Prasidh Krishna or Shardul Thakur?

Who will the India selection committe pick as the 4th seamer for the Cricket World Cup 2023 - Prasidh Krishna or all-rounder Shardul Thakur? Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami will be the three main seamers.

07:06 IST

Cricket World Cup 2023 India Squad Announcement: Check Livestreaming details

Team India squad for the Cricket World Cup 2023 next month is going to be announced in Mumbai on Tuesday.

06:16 IST

CWC 2023 Squad Announcement: Will KL Rahul find a spot?

According to BCCI sources, KL Rahul has cleared all fitness tests and is near full fitness. Will the senior selection committee select KL Rahul straight for the Cricket World Cup 2023 over Sanju Samson?

06:15 IST

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