India's Predicted Playing XI For ODI World Cup 2023

India’s Predicted Playing XI For ODI World Cup 2023

India’s quest for the 2023 World Cup officially begins. Despite being one of the top teams worldwide across all formats, they haven’t won an ICC championship in ten years. With the 2023 world cup, India will seek to send off Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of the greatest ODI players ever.

Let’s attempt to forecast India’s starting lineup for the 2023 World Cup.

Will Shikhar Dhawan be overlooked by India?

In ODI cricket history, Shikhar Dhawan is unquestionably the best left-handed batsman for India. The southpaw is currently just playing 50-over cricket for India because he has long since been dropped from tests and T20Is. In the last three series, he also served as India’s interim captain in Rohit Sharma’s absence.

Shubman Gill has had eye-catching ODI numbers so far, while Shikhar Dhawan’s batsmanship is unimpressive.

Another challenge for India is trying to include Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer in the starting 11. Even with a complete roster, Shreyas Iyer has established himself as a key member of the ODI team, but if India chooses to leave Shikhar Dhawan off the roster, Rishabh Pant will be the only left-handed batsman in the starting lineup. If India chooses the traditional path, only one spot in the starting 11 will be up for grabs between Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant.

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Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer can also be included in the starting lineup if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are paired up at the top, with Shreyas Iyer playing at third base and Rishabh Pant at fourth. Currently, this alternative seems doubtful.

India will also need to make a decision over the third pacer. Three spinners in the playing 11 can go wrong if Dew affects the game. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar are strong contenders for the #8 place.