India World Cup 2023 Squad Live Updates: BCCI announce 15-member India squad

Rohit Sharma on players missing out

"It is always a disappointment when someone misses out. But you have to take bold decisions. I have faced it myself."

Rohit Sharma on Squad Balance

"We have 3 all-rounders, 4 seamers, 7 batters. I don't think we could do more than that. Whatever we had available, we gave it a thought to come up with the squad, so that we get some batting depth, spinning options. This is our best combination."

Rohit Sharma sends strong message

"I want everyone to be fit and available on a particular day, then we can make choices who is the best option available to take on the opposition."

Agarkar on Kuldeep's effect

"There are discussions, because you want best balance in the team. Kuldeep takes the ball away from left-handers...if you have quality bowlers, they will get to the opposition on the day."

Rohit on India's Starting XI

"If you have quality playes in the team, challenges (to select an XI) go up....we have to know our opponents, who are the players in form at that moment. All of these things will be in consider."

Rohit on how India can get success

"We need to create both bowling and batting depth...that is what was lacking in our team for a few years. When you talk about batting depth, the No. 8 and No. 9 positions become very crucial...We have spoken to the bowlers...how they need to put their hand up to do the job for the team with the bat as well....it's just that you got to be mindful of what you do...i will try to use my resources the best I can."

Rohit Sharma in India strategies

"50-over format is different altogether, especially the forma itself, 9 league games, then semis and final, 11 games. We played in 2019. There is always chance to make a comeback. We saw last time how England made a comeback. So it gives you time to think about strategies and plans, wherein T20 format can be slightly different."

KL Rahul In, Chahal Out

KL Rahul has been included while Ishan Kishan is also in the team. No Yuzvendra Chahal as India opt for Kuldeep Yadav.

India Squad for World Cup 2023

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

Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar are now announcing the Indian squad.

India in Asia Cup 2023

The Indian team meanwhile have advanced to the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2023 after their 10-wicket victory against Nepal on Monday. The Men in Blue's next match is against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (September 10).

A clinical 10-wicket win ✅

An impressive triple treat from @imjadeja 👌

A visit from the Nepal team to the #TeamIndia dressing room - filled with selfies, autographs & lots of learnings 🤳 📝 - By @RajalArora

Full Video 🎥 🔽 #AsiaCup23 | #INDvNEP

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 5, 2023

India World Cup 2023

India kickstart their World Cup 2023 campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8.

Sourav Ganguly also wants Tilak Varma and Yuzvendra Chahal to be included if any unforeseen injury occurs in the batting and bowling department respectively.

Sourav Ganguly picks his WC Team

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly picked his World Cup 2023 team earlier. Ganguly has opted to drop Yuzvendra Chahal from his team. His WC Squad is - 1. Rohit (C), 2. Gill, 3. Kohli, 4. KL Rahul, 5. Iyer, 6. Kishan, 7. Jadeja, 8. Axar, 9. Shardul, 10. Kuldeep, 11. Shami, 12. Siraj, 13. Bumrah, 14. Hardik, 15. Suryakumar

KL Rahul thanks NCA

KL Rahul, meanwhile, reflected on his recovery from injury and thanked everybody involved at the NCA to help him recuperate. Rahul will most likely be seen in action in the INDvsPAK match.

(1/2) Reflecting on my journey in the last few months, which has been filled with challenges and lessons. The road has been humbling. A big shoutout to Nitin sir,Yogesh sir, Rajini sir, Dhananjay Bhai, Shalini and everyone at the NCA for your efforts pic.twitter.com/TKWQE3HTcR

— K L Rahul (@klrahul) September 5, 2023

Rahul thanks NCA ahead of WC selection

KL Rahul, who is set to join up with the Indian squad for Asia Cup 2023, took to social media to thank the NCA staff for helping him on his comeback.

(1/2) Reflecting on my journey in the last few months, which has been filled with challenges and lessons. The road has been humbling. A big shoutout to Nitin sir,Yogesh sir, Rajini sir, Dhananjay Bhai, Shalini and everyone at the NCA for your efforts pic.twitter.com/TKWQE3HTcR

— K L Rahul (@klrahul) September 5, 2023

Kishan or Rahul? - Star Sports Experts Pick For Wicketkeeper

Star Sports experts make their pick for the wicketkeeping slot for India at the World Cup.

Perhaps the BIGGEST question looming large on every fan's mind - @ishankishan51 or @klrahul?

Our experts have their say and pick the keeper they wish to see start for #TeamIndia.
Do you agree?

Tune-in to #INDvAUS at #WorldCupOnStar
Oct 5 | Star Sports Network#Cricket pic.twitter.com/62Z81BKPVh

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 5, 2023

India's All-Rounder Options For World Cup

All rounders will play a key role in the white-ball format and India will be keen to bolster that department. Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja are the two immediate picks as all-rounders for India, while Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur will be the other two picks in the squad for the World Cup.

Will Sanju Samson be looked at as back-up keeper?

The Kerala wicketkeeper-batter has been kept as a backup player for Team India in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka. There is a clamour for Sanju Samson to be included in the WC squad but he might miss the bus as KL Rahul will be the second wicketkeeper-batter apart from Ishan Kishan.

Indian Cricket Team World Cup Squad Live Updates

Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson will not be able to find a spot in India's World Cup squad as India's batting line-up looks more or less settled. Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav are a certainty.

Aakash Chopra picks his India WC Squad

Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has picked his 15 for the WC. Chopra wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, "This is the 15 likely to be announced for the World Cup." 1.Rohit. 2.Gill. 3.Kohli. 4.Ishan. 5.Iyer. 6.Rahul. 7.Hardik. 8.Jadeja. 9.Axar. 10.Kuldeep. 11.Thakur. 12.Bumrah. 13.Shami. 14.Siraj. 15.Surya

India's Spin Options For World Cup

The spin options are likely to be the same as the Asia Cup squad, meaning there is no place for senior spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel are likely to retain their spots in the team for the World Cup.

Can Rahul Keep Wickets?

Harsha Bhogle understands why India wants KL Rahul in the side as a middleorder batter, but doesn't know if he would be the best wicketkeeping option.

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

India Wicketkeeper Options For World Cup

Following Rishabh Pant's injury late last year, the wicketkeeping position in Team India has been up for grabs across formats. And now it's down to only two players as Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul are likely to get a nod for the World Cup. However, there are a few question marks over Rahul's fitness and if he can keep wickets.

Possible Omissions From Asia Cup Squad

Reports state that the three players likely to miss out on making the cut for the World Cup from the Asia Cup 2023 squad are Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson, who travelled to Sri Lanka as a back up wicketkeeper.

D-Day For India World Cup Squad

Hello all and welcome to live updates of the India's World Cup squad announcement as chief selector Ajit Agarkar is likely to announce the 15-member squad for the upcoming show-piece tournament.