Redemption for Rohit Sharma! The India skipper has made a remarkable comeback in his India team career! 12 years ago he was not a part of the India Squad for the World Cup, but now in 2023, he will be leading the mighty Men in Blue for the biggest cricketing extravaganza of the planet.
Out of favour Sanju Samson fails to acquire India World Cup 2023 squad spot
Life surely comes as a full circle. Back in 2011 when the ICC World Cup was held and won by India, Rohit Sharma was not included in the World Cup squad. 12 years ago the BCCI Selection Committee decided to put their trust on Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli instead. But now in 2023, it will be Rohit who will lead the Men in Blue in the World Cup as the Men the Blue are one of the favorites to win the tournament in home soil.
No Sanju Samson, KL Rahul returns: India World Cup 2023 Squad announced
A few days back Rohit Shama claimed how Yuvraj Singh helped him out in 2011 when the former was not selected in the India Squad for World Cup.
“I was sad and sitting in my room and didn’t know what to do next. I remember Yuvi (Yuvraj Singh) calling me to his room and taking me out for dinner. He (Yuvraj) explained to me how it feels when you are left out. He told me, ‘the best thing is that you have so many years in-front of you. As we play in the World Cup, you take this chance to work hard on your game, skills and make a comeback. There is no way that you won’t play for India or not get a chance to play in the World Cup’,” Rohit told PTI a few days back.
However, now that the times are a changing, 12 years down the line Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian contingent as India seek to eye the big trophy at home. Earlier in 2021, Rohit Sharma was given the India team captaincy from Virat Kohli.
India Squad for Cricket World Cup 2023
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav
WKs: Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (VC)
Seam all-rounders: Shardul Thakur
Spin all-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
Seamers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Spinner: Kuldeep Yadav
