Rishabh Pant To Jofra Archer: Cricketers Doubtful To Play ICC Cricket World Cup 2023; In Pics

India will host the 2023 edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The tournament starts on October 5 and concludes on November 19 at Narendra Modi stadium. 

There are some teams which are concerned about the injuries to their key players. They include, India, New Zealand and England. Some of the stars from these teams are doubtful starters in World Cup. 

Bangladesh ODI captain shocked the world when he announced his retirement a day after loss to Afghanistan in 1st ODI. Upon intervention of Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, he reversed his retirement decision. He has some injury concerns and if he is fit by the time World Cup comes, Tamim will lead Bangladesh in the mehga event.

India’s Rishabh Pant, who met with an accident last year, is recovering quickly. But his participation in the World Cup in India might not be possible. Shyam Sharma, Director of Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA), told IANS that Pant is expected to fully fit only after the World Cup. 

The England hero Jofra Archer has been going through a tough time as a series of injuries has ensured he remains out of the cricket field. After returning to play in various T20 leagues earlier this year after a long injury layoff, Jofra has yet again bene ruled out of the entire English summer due to the stress fracture in right elbow. With World Cup less than 100 days to go, Archer needs to be fully fit and then have some matches under his belt. Let’s see how things transpire over next couple of months. 

Kane Williamson suffered a cruel knee injury while fielding in the first IPL 2023 match and had to return home for the operation. He was soon ruled out of the World Cup in India as he will take almost 6 months to get fully fit. This is a huge blow to New Zealand’s World Cup chances but  the cricket board is interested in having Kane as part of the team setup for the mega event as mentor.