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IPL 2023: Ravi Shastri Picks 5 Uncapped Players He Wants In 2023 ODI World Cup Mix; In Pics
Ex-India head coach Ravi Shastri named five uncapped players who can be in the mix ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 to be held in India in October-November. While speaking to International Cricket Council (ICC), Shastri took names of all young cricketers who have impressed him the most in the current seaon of IPL.
Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan is another IPL uncapped player who has made Shastri stand up and take notice. He might not have big numbers to boast of this season but the truth is that Sudharsan is an impact player. Shastri feels he can make the cut soon and play for India. He has scored 223 runs in six matches at an average of 44.60 with two fifties in IPL 2023 so far. (Image source: Twitter)
Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh is another standout player from IPL 2023, who has impressed Shastri. "The more I see of him, that guy has got a fabulous temperament. He is tough as nails," said Shastri. Batting lower down the order, Rinku has scored over 400 runs for KKR in 13 games so far. He has played plenty of match-winning knocks, bringing attention of the BCCI selectors to him. (Image source: Twitter)
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in top form this IPL. In 13 matches so far for Rajasthan Royals, Jaiswal has struck 575 runs at an average of 47.92 and strike rate of 166.18. He is not done yet. He also has one ton to his name. He missed his second century in IPL 2023 by just 2 runs in the game vs Kolkata Knight Rides. (Image source: Twitter)
Jitesh Sharma
Punjab Kings wicketkeeper and batter Jitesh Sharma has also impressed Shastri a lot. With 265 runs at an average of 22.08 and a strike rate of over 155, Shastri believes that Jitesh is pretty dangerous and has stood out. (Image source: Twitter)
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma was the highest run-getter for Mumbai Indians in a dismal season last year for the franchise. This year, he has had troubles with injury but he has still made an impact with 274 runs in nine matches at an average of 45.66 with a fifty. Shastri said that he is among the few uncapped players who can push for a spot in the World Cup team. (Image source: Twitter)
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is an exception in the list as he is not an uncapped player. But he is also in the same age group as others in this list and has been as impressive as them. Ravi Shastri said that Ruturaj Gaikwad has been around for a while now and deserves a longer run with the Indian team. (Image source: Twitter)