NEW DELHI: India has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup, with Rohit Sharma leading the team. The inclusion of KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav has grabbed the headlines. Rahul is making a comeback after a long injury layoff, while Suryakumar is yet to establish himself in the 50-over format. Their inclusion means that Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma have missed out on the World Cup squad. The spin department sees the omission of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin, with the team opting for Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel. The squad announcement was accompanied by reactions from Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
Reactions after the announcement of the India squad:
- Rohit Sharma acknowledged the challenge of making tough choices from a pool of talented players. He emphasized the need to consider form, opposition, and the player’s ability to contribute in different circumstances.
- Shardul Thakur and Axar Patel were included in the squad to provide depth in both batting and bowling. Rohit highlighted the importance of tailenders contributing with runs.
- Chief selector Ajit Agarkar expressed satisfaction over KL Rahul’s fitness and performance in recent games.
- Rohit Sharma mentioned the possibility of including both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan in the playing eleven, based on form and the situation.
- Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed surprise at the exclusion of Yuzvendra Chahal and praised his match-winning abilities.
The India squad for the World Cup includes Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah.
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