IPL 2023: Ravi Shastri picks three uncapped stars who can be named in India's 2023 World Cup squad

IPL 2023: Ravi Shastri has shortlisted three young Indian uncapped players in the IPL 2023 who can push their case forward for a spot in India's squad for the 2023 World Cup. The ongoing season of the cash-rich league has seen Indian youngsters make a name for themselves with exceptional performances.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been rock solid as an opener for Rajasthan Royals (RR). Rinku Singh has made a habit of finishing matches for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Tilak Varma has done the same for Mumbai Indians (MI).

Sai Sudarshan has continued to show sparks of brilliance for Gujarat Titans (GT) and Jitesh Sharma, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) wicketkeeper-batter has grabbed eyeballs with his power-packer hitting. Pacer Mohsin Khan of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowled a brilliant last over against MI the other day.

The former India coach has picked Jaiswal, Rinku and Varma from the lot and backed them for a place in India's World Cup 2023 squad in case there is an injury to a senior member.

"As far as batting goes, there's Tilak Varma, there's Jitesh Sharma from Punjab (Kings) too who is a wicket-keeper-batter who's pretty dangerous and has stood out," Shastri said speaking on the latest episode of The ICC Review.

"There's even Sai Sudarshan, a left-hander (who has also caught the eye). But I would put Tilak Varma, I would put Jaiswal, I'd put Rinku Singh. (They) are the candidates who can really push through along with Ruturaj Gaikwad, who's been around for a while.

"These are the guys who can push for selection, depending on their form closer to the World Cup. And depending on injuries. If there are injuries to any key players, then these guys can come straight away into the mix," Shastri added.

Shastri praises Jaiswal and Rinku

The former India all-rounder praised Jaiswal and Rinku for their hard work and determination to prove themselves on the highest level. He pointed out they have come through "very hard backgrounds" which has further put fire in their belly.

"One is (Yashasvi) Jaiswal, simply because of the way he's played this season," Shastri said while talking about youngsters in IPL who can make the transition to international cricket.

"And for me it is a marked improvement from what I saw from him last year, which is a very, very positive sign.

"It shows that there's a young guy prepared to work on his game, sort out things, get a more all-round game into play and he's done that this season.

"Just the power with which he's re-taking shots. Just the pockets he's hitting around the ground as opposed to last year is very good.

"The other bloke is Rinku Singh, which is a great story. The more I see of him, that guy has got a fabulous temperament. He's tough as nails.

"Both these guys have come through very hard backgrounds. They've worked very hard initially in their lives and nothing's come easy for them. So you can see that hunger, that passion, that drive that is so needed to make it to the top.”