India World Cup Squad 2023 and Schedule
by Alaguvelan M
Updated Oct 07, 2023
ICC World Cup 2023
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is set to take place in India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. It marks the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup and is India's first time hosting since 1987.
This tournament will feature ten teams. The top seven teams from the ICC ODI Rankings, along with the two victors of the 2022 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, and the host nation, India, will compete. The teams will be split into two groups of five, with each team facing all the others in their group. The top four teams from each group will move on to the quarterfinals.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is expected to be fiercely competitive. Teams like India, Australia, England, and New Zealand are considered strong contenders, but South Africa, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka also possess the potential to emerge victorious.
This World Cup holds great significance in India's sporting calendar and is anticipated to draw millions of viewers worldwide. Moreover, it represents a substantial economic opportunity for India, with expectations of generating billions of dollars in revenue.
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India World Cup Squad 2023
Rohit Sharma (c)
Batsman
Shubman Gill
Batsman
Virat Kohli
Batsman
Shreyas Iyer
Batsman
KL Rahul
Batsman
Suryakumar Yadav
Batsman
Ishan Kishan
Wicketkeeper/Batsman
Hardik Pandya (vc)
All Rounder
Ravindra Jadeja
All Rounder
Ravi Ashwin
Bowler
Shardul Thakur
Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah
Bowler
Mohammed Siraj
Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav
Bowler
Mohammed Shami
Bowler
Players
Roles
India World Cup 2023
The India squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup was announced during the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka on September 5. The team, led by Rohit Sharma, consists of 15 players.
In terms of batting, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are likely to open the innings. Virat Kohli will be a key player in the batting order at the No. 3 position. Shreyas Iyer, who returned after a six-month break, will strengthen the middle order. KL Rahul, who was recovering from an injury, and Ishan Kishan are part of the squad. Suryakumar Yadav is a backup option for the middle order.
The team has two pace-bowling all-rounders, Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur, who can contribute to the lower order. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are spin-bowling all-rounders. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack, supported by Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, and Pandya. Kuldeep Yadav is the primary spinner, with support from Jadeja and Ashwin in spin bowling.
This squad will represent India in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, aiming for success on the global stage.
ICC World Cup 2023 India Team Schedule
India vs Australia
October 8
2:00 PM
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
India vs Afghanistan
October 11
2:00 PM
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
India vs Pakistan
October 14
2:00 PM
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
India vs Bangladesh
October 19
2:00 PM
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Ahmedabad
India vs New Zealand
October 22
2:00 PM
HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
India vs England
October 29
2:00 PM
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
India vs Sri Lanka
November 2
2:00 PM
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
India vs South Africa
November 5
2:00 PM
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
India vs Netherlands
November 12
2:00 PM
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Match
Date
Time (IST)
Venue
India Squad Cricket World Cup 2023 - Batters
Rohit Sharma
Opener
Shubman Gill
Opener
Virat Kohli
Top-Order
Shreyas Iyer
Middle - Order
Suryakumar Yadav
Middle - Order
Names
Roles
India Squad Cricket World Cup 2023 - Wicketkeepers
KL Rahul
Wicketkeeper/Batsman
Ishan Kishan
Wicketkeeper/Batsman
Names
Roles
India Squad Cricket World Cup 2023 - All Rounders
Hardik Pandya
All Rounder
Ravindra Jadeja
All Rounder
Ravi Ashwin
All Rounder
Shardul Thakur
All Rounder
Names
Roles
India Squad Cricket World Cup 2023 - Bowlers
Mohammed Siraj
Fast Bowler
Mohammed Shami
Fast Bowler
Shardul Thakur
Fast Bowler
Hardik Pandya
Fast Bowler
Ravichandran Ashwin
Spinner
Ravindra Jadeja
Spinner
Kuldeep Yadav
Spinner
Names
Roles
India Squad Cricket World Cup 2023 - Coaches
Rahul Dravid
Head coach
Vikram Rathore
Batting coach
Paras Mhambrey
Bowling coach
T Dilip
Fielding coach
Name
Roles
ICC World Cup India Squad Winning Year
ODI
1983
Kapil Dev
West Indies
ODI
2011
MS Dhoni
Sri Lanka
Format
Year
Captain
Opponent
India World Cup Squad 2023 - FAQs
Rohit Sharma is leading the Indian cricket team in the 2023 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are expected to open the innings for India.
Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kholi, and KL Rahul are likely to play in the middle order for India.
Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Shardul Thakur are the key pace bowlers in the Indian squad.
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are the spin-bowling all-rounders in the Indian squad.