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"Not Even Me...": Rohit Sharma Sounds Warning, Says Nobody Assured of ODI World Cup 2023 Squad Spot

With the ODI World Cup 2023 fast approaching, the Indian cricket team is in its final mode of preparation. The team recently ended the ODI series against West Indies as winners, despite regular captain Rohit Sharma and ex-India skipper Virat Kohli not featuring in the fional two games. It looked like the Indian team management was preparing for a contingency plan. Now Rohit Sharma has said that nobody is assured of a place in the World Cup squad.

"As Fast Bowlers, You Sign Up For Injuries...": India Star Reveals Harsh Reality

The Indian cricket squad for the Ireland Tour had to welcome additions - one was Jasprit Bumrah and the other one was Prasidh Krishna. Both were battling injuries. Krishna feels that injuries are a part of the fast bowler's journey as BCCI announced that he will return soon to on-field action for the Indian team after the spine injury in August last. Krishna who was one of the contenders for India's continent for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup went straight down the pecking order after suffering consecutive injuries.

ODI World Cup: A Look At India's 'Core Group' Ahead Of Squad Selection

The national selection committee will have its task cut out as it would have to choose between Shardul Thakur and Jaydev Unadkat for the extra fast bowler's slot in the 15-member India squad for the World Cup, starting October 5. As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27, and a country is allowed to make as many changes as possible between the initial and final submission. Interestingly, the Australia series ends on September 27, the day of the final submission.

"You'll See Me At World Cup For Sure": Out-Of-Sort India Wicket-keeper Promises Fan

Team India has some tough decisions to make heading into the upcoming ODI World Cup on home soil. With injuries to key players, the management has been playing the waiting game, in order to finalise the squad for the showpiece event. While the return of Jasprit Bumrah, who will lead the team during the T20Is against Ireland, is a massive boost for the team. However, the headache doesn't end there. With Rishabh Pant out of action for an indefinite period, following his brutal car crash last year, India have not been able to sort out their first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in his absence.

On Jasprit Bumrah's Return After 11 Months, Glenn McGrath Gives Honest Verdict

India's marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah is all set to don the national team's jersey again, having been selected for the T20I tour of Ireland. Bumrah, who has been out of action for nearly a year, will understandably be under the spotlight, especially as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) looks to draft him into India's squad for the ODI World Cup. Australia legend Glenn McGrath, one of the finest pacers in the history of the game, isn't too optimistic about Bumrah's return considering the length of his absence.

"Though Jasprit Bumrah Is An Asset...": 1983 World Cup Winner Warns Team India

Former Indian all-rounder Madan Lal said that though it is great that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has made his return to the national side for the series against Ireland, the Indian bowling attack will have to perform as a unit for them to have a chance at the ICC Cricket World Cup at home, which will be held from October 5 to November 19 this year. Jasprit Bumrah makes his return to competitive cricket as he will lead India during the T20I series against Ireland, starting in August, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on July 31.

"Getting Harder To Play All 3 Formats...": Australia Legend's Advice For Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah is all set to make his return from a prolonged injury hiatus when he leads the Indian cricket team in the three-match T20I series against Ireland. It is an extremely good news for India ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023 to get their star fast bowler back in action. However, the road has not been easy for Bumrah who missed the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 2023 Indian Premier League due to injury concerns. Legendary Australia pacer Glenn McGrath expressed his concern at Bumrah's injury battles and said that he may not to manage the workload in order to prolong his career.

"If Jasprit Bumrah Doesn't Play We Will Lose": Ex-India Star's Stern Warning For World Cup

All eyes will be on Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 series in Ireland later this month when he will lead the side. It will his comeback series after being out of action for almost a year following his back surgery. Kaif reckons India will struggle without Bumrah in knock out games of in 2023 World Cup, like they did in the T20 World Cup in Australia last year. He also doesn't agree with a view India have the depth to field two or three teams, at least not in the bowling department.

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"Not Even Me...": Rohit Sharma Sounds Warning, Says Nobody Assured of ODI World Cup 2023 Squad Spot

"As Fast Bowlers, You Sign Up For Injuries...": India Star Reveals Harsh Reality

ODI World Cup: A Look At India's 'Core Group' Ahead Of Squad Selection

"You'll See Me At World Cup For Sure": Out-Of-Sort India Wicket-keeper Promises Fan

On Jasprit Bumrah's Return After 11 Months, Glenn McGrath Gives Honest Verdict

"Though Jasprit Bumrah Is An Asset...": 1983 World Cup Winner Warns Team India

"Getting Harder To Play All 3 Formats...": Australia Legend's Advice For Jasprit Bumrah

"If Jasprit Bumrah Doesn't Play We Will Lose": Ex-India Star's Stern Warning For World Cup