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Watch: Ignored For Cricket World Cup, Shikhar Dhawan Prays For India's Success With Akshay Kumar At Mahakaleshwar Temple

India's 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup was announced on Tuesday with skipper Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar, unveiling the names. The likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Jasprit Bumrah were included in the team while leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and pacer Prasidh Krishna missing out. However, the exclusion of Shikhar Dhawan disappointed everyone as for the first time in 10 years, the opening batter will be missing out on an ODI event of ICC. Despite his snub from the team, the Delhi-born cricketer seems to have a positive outlook towards life.

"Don't Get Fooled By...": India Great Fumes At Shardul Thakur's World Cup Selection

In the midst of the ongoing Asia Cup, captain Rohit Sharma and chairman of selection committee Ajit Agarkar named Team India's 15-man squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup on home soil in Kandy. Rohit and Agarkar highlighted 'balance and depth' as the criteria behind the selection of India's final 15 for the marquee event on home soil. Rohit, espeically, stressed on the need of having a big tail, which has been missing from the team over the past few years.

Not Part Of 'Home World Cup' Squad, Ravichandran Ashwin's Message For Indian Cricket Team Is 'Special'

Veteran Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was not included as skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 on Tuesday. India went with three spin options in Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. While Kuldeep was the only specialist spin bowling option, Axar and Jadeja are all-rounder options for the side. While Ashwin has been a mainstay for the side in Test cricket, he played his last ODI back in January 2022. After the squad announcement, Ashwin took to social media to post a special message for the Indian cricket team.

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

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.

BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Provides New Update On KL Rahul's Fitness

KL Rahul's presence gives India's World Cup squad "the best balance" as he has met all the fitness parameters, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said on Tuesday, clearing the air of uncertainty surrounding the wicketkeeper-batter. Rahul last played for India in an ODI against Australia at Chennai earlier this march. Agarkar expressed satisfaction over the fitness levels of Rahul and said the 31-year-old has overcome his niggle that delayed his comeback in the ongoing Asia Cup. "KL (Rahul) is looking good. We feel this gives us the best balance to try and do well. KL was part of the camp in Bangalore, and he looked really good there and has got over his niggle.

4 From Mumbai Indians, None From 3 Sides: IPL Team-Wise Distribution Of India's Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah - the trio that made their return from injury recently - were all included in the squad while Sanju Samson and youngster Tilak Varma missed out. Suryakumar Yadav found a spot as a specialist batter while Ishan Kishan was the pick for wicket-keeper batter. In the spin department, Yuzvendra Chahal was a notable omission.

KL Rahul In, Sanju Samson Out In India's ODI World Cup Squad: Sources

India's ODI World Cup 2023 team is expected to be announced today. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar flew to Sri Lanka to hold a discussion with the team management and finalise the squad, sources have told NDTV. There are no big surprises from the Asia Cup 2023 squad that the BCCI had recently picked. With the ODI World Cup squad to be a 15-member roster, there was no place for wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson while the fit-again KL Rahul was picked.

"Bolne Se Kuch Nahi Hota": Shadab Khan Responds To Ajit Agarkar's "Virat Kohli Will Handle" Remark

The Asia Cup 2023 might be beginning on August 30, but it's the India vs Pakistan clash on September 02 that has everyone's attention. In fact, when the Indian squad for the Asia Cup was announced, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, was also asked about handling the esteemed pace attack of Pakistan. Agarkar responded saying "Virat Kohli will handle them". Now, Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has responded to Agarkar's claim, saying it's only what one does on the field that matters and not what is being said before or after the match.

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Watch: Ignored For Cricket World Cup, Shikhar Dhawan Prays For India's Success With Akshay Kumar At Mahakaleshwar Temple

"Don't Get Fooled By...": India Great Fumes At Shardul Thakur's World Cup Selection

Not Part Of 'Home World Cup' Squad, Ravichandran Ashwin's Message For Indian Cricket Team Is 'Special'

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

BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar Provides New Update On KL Rahul's Fitness

4 From Mumbai Indians, None From 3 Sides: IPL Team-Wise Distribution Of India's Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad

KL Rahul In, Sanju Samson Out In India's ODI World Cup Squad: Sources

"Bolne Se Kuch Nahi Hota": Shadab Khan Responds To Ajit Agarkar's "Virat Kohli Will Handle" Remark