The BCCI announced their 15-man Team India squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 on September 5. Interestingly, as many as seven IPL (Indian Premier League) franchises will have players in the World Cup. While the Mumbai Indians (MI) lead the way with the most players, three franchises have no players featured in the multi-nation tournament. Let’s check out how many players each of these 7 franchises will represent India.
World Cup 2023 Squad: Mumbai Indians (4 Players)
Four of the 15 players in India’s World Cup squad play for the five-time IPL champions, MI. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, southpaw wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan, spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and aggressive middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav all feature in India’s squad.
Gujarat Titans (3 Players)
One-time champions and one-time finalists will have three players in India’s squad. GT skipper Hardik Pandya, opener Shubman Gill, and pacer Mohammed Shami will play for India in the World Cup 2023.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (2 Players)
Despite never lifting the IPL trophy, RCB will have two stars in the World Cup 2023 squad, including former Indian skipper Virat Kohli and right-arm pacer Mohammed Siraj.
Kolkata Knight Riders (2 Players)
Two-time champions will also have two players representing their franchise. KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer will bat at No. 4 for India, while Shardul Thakur will be India’s bowling all-rounder in the tournament.
Delhi Capitals (2 Players)
Two of India’s three spinners will come from the Delhi Capitals. Spin all-rounder Axar Patel and Chinaman Kuldeep Yadav will ensure India spin their way to the title.
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Lucknow Super Giants (1 Player)
LSG skipper KL Rahul will be India’s backbone in the World Cup. Rahul will keep the wickets and hold the innings together at No. 5.
Chennai Super Kings (1 Player)
Former CSK skipper and India’s MVP, Ravindra Jadeja, will represent the Yellow Army in the World Cup.
India’s Squad for the World Cup 2023
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya (vc), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav.
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