Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction To Being Named India's Cricket World Cup 2023 Captain Goes Viral

06.09.2023 - 02:57 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian cricket team squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 was announced on Tuesday with skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar holding a press conference in Kandy.

At the start of the press conference, Agarkar read out all the 15 names who were included in the squad. Rohit's name was at the top of the list and his expression following the announcement has gone viral on social media.

The India skipper jokingly punched the air before doing a small celebration after his name was announced. Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday that the form of Hardik Pandya will be crucial for the team in its attempt to win an elusive ICC trophy.

The premier all-rounder, who has been named vice-captain of the World Cup-bound squad, has been saddled with leadership duties at various levels.

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Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be available for the third ODI against Australia after being given a one-match break but all-rounder Axar Patel will be given a few more days to recover from his quadricep tear ahead of the World Cup, BCCI sources said on Monday. While Ravichandran Ashwin has done decently in his two outings, the team management is still bullish about the fitness of Axar, the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder. "The team management wants to give Axar full chance of recovery. His forearm and finger bruises have healed but may be in another few days, he would get fit for World Cup. India's first match is on September 8 and hence there is time.

"You Have Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, David Warner But...": Gautam Gambhir Picks Pakistan Star As One Who Can Set Cricket World Cup 'On Fire'

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has picked Pakistan captain Babar Azam to be the standout batter at the upcoming Cricket World Cup in India. Babar has been in fine form with the bat in 2023, smashing eight 50+ scores in 15 innings. However, the 29-year-old had a below par outing with the bat in the Asia Cup as Pakistan failed to reach the final. On being asked to pick one batter he'll be watching closely at the Cricket World Cup, Gambhir picked Babar ahead of the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, David Warner, among others.

"India May Drop Cricket World Cup...": Ex-India Star's 'Caution' For Rohit Sharma And Co.

The India vs Australia ODI series started a great not for the KL Rahul-led Indian cricket team on Friday. The Indian cricket team, which is in the final stages of preparation for the Cricket World Cup, won the first match of India vs Australia three-ODI series by 5 wickets. There were great shows from Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill all of whom are part of India's Cricket World Cup squad.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Headline Team India's World Cup Campaign "3 Ka Dream"

With just days to go before the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 begins, India's jersey sponsor, Adidas launched a new campaign for Rohit Sharma & Co, named '3 Ka Dream'. As per Adidas, the campaign is an ode to Team India's never-give-up attitude and unites India in its shared dream of witnessing the 3rd ODI World Cup victory. The film features some of the biggest stars of Indian cricket, including skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav. In the background, plays an original track sung by famous Indian rapper Raftaar who has tried to capture the emotions through powerful lyrics composed by Creativeland Asia.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Wild Celebration After India's Asia Cup Win Goes Viral

Cricket fans around the world witnessed Team India's memorable victory over Sri Lanka in the final match of Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday. The Rohit Sharma-led side displayed a dominating performance with Mohammed Siraj's six-wicket haul, playing a crucial role in bundling out Sri Lanka for just 50 runs. Later, Team India finished off the proceedings in just 6.1 overs with Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill taking the team across the line. It was India's eighth Asia Cup title and the first one after the 2018 win.

'Cannot Say We Are Favourites': Kapil Dev's Honest Take On India Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023

Legendary Indian all-rounder and World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev on Monday was all praise for the Indian team and especially pacer Mohammed Siraj, who absolutely decimated Sri Lanka to help India win the eighth Asia Cup title. After speedster Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell decimated Sri Lanka, the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan's flawless fifty-run partnership ensured India won Asia Cup by ten wickets. "Do you think I need to say anything more than what people are saying. What a fantastic cricket being played. I think as a cricketer I would like to see much closer games towards the World Cup but I think as a player dismiss them for 30 runs and win. But as a spectator, I would say it would be better if the game is close," Kapil Dev said at a media event.