Team India has revealed the lineup that will compete in the world cup and attempt to win the trophy a third time following their victory in 1983 and 2011. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the squad for India’s World Cup team.
In the Indian cricket team at the World Cup are skipper Rohit Sharma, vice-captain Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav.
The World Cup is cricket’s most prestigious tournament, showcasing the world’s top teams. India, a cricket powerhouse, has a rich World Cup history.The passion and enthusiasm of Indian fans make every World Cup a thrilling spectacle for cricket lovers worldwide.
Disappointment for Dhawan and Samson
Dhawan scored 412 runs during the 2015 World Cup, becoming India’s top scorer on Australia’s challenging tracks. In the previous World Cup, back in 2019, he had also scored a century, but a fractured thumb caused his campaign to end early.
Given that he will turn 38 in exactly three months, it is quite likely that Dhawan’s time wearing the national blue is almost certainly coming to an end, leaving his supporters inconsolable.He was dropped due to run of form and will mark the end of his tenure as the reliable opening batsman for India.
Samson had a good chance to stake a claim to a spot on the Indian team earlier this year. He had the option of filling in as the middle of the order’s backup batting. It also helps to be a keeper.The Kerala player, though, faltered at the wrong time. Samson has averaged 22.16 across formats in seven opportunities since the West Indies trip.
His ODI average before the tour was an excellent 66, but after the two matches against the West Indies, those stats have fallen.Samson is left out of the 15-person roster because the selectors prefer Suryakumar in the middle order and because Rahul has returned, adding another glove option. Tilak Varma has also failed to make the cut.
India at World cup
India has had a rich history of strong batting performances in Cricket World Cups. Iconic cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma have been prominent run-scorers. India has often produced high team totals,India’s bowling performances in World Cups have varied over the years.
Legendary bowlers like Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath, and Anil Kumble have made significant contributions. India has been known for its spin bowling prowess, with bowlers like Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin delivering crucial performances.India has a strong overall record in Cricket World Cups.
They won their first World Cup in 1983 under Kapil Dev’s captaincy and their second in 2011 under MS Dhoni’s leadership. India has consistently reached the knockout stages of most World Cup editions, showcasing their competitiveness. Their win percentage in World Cup matches is impressive.India has a 53-29 win-loss record overall at the cricket world cup, with 1 match ending in a tie and another being called off due to weather.
After a disappointing end to the world Cup 2019, India will look to put on a strong show in the world cup . Much would rely upon Kohli and Rohit to take India forward in the tournament. There have been concerns for weather and scheduling . The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will start on October 5 and last through November 19.West Indies were knocked out in the qualifiers . Netherlands qualified and could spring a surprise. The tournament which is less than a month away ,will no doubt prove to be exciting .
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