India's 15-member squad for World Cup 2023 announced, no place for Sanju Sams...

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India is currently immersed in the fervor of the Asia Cup, and the squad for the impending World Cup has been officially unveiled. The announcement took place in Pallekele, coinciding with India's group stage matches in the Asia Cup. It's important to note that this squad is provisional, and the door remains wide open for changes until the deadline of September 28th.

A momentous development for Indian cricket sees Rohit Sharma take the reins as the skipper for the 50-over World Cup. While Rohit led the T20 World Cup squad in Australia last year, the team was unable to secure victory, exiting in the semi-finals. Nevertheless, expectations are soaring as this time, the World Cup will be hosted on home soil in India.

Turning our attention to the composition of the squad, there's a sense of continuity with the group currently representing India in the Asia Cup, as highlighted by chief selector Ajit Agarkar. A significant positive is the return of KL Rahul, who has been declared fit and included in the World Cup squad after passing a rigorous fitness test. His availability for India's Super Fours matches in the ongoing Asia Cup adds depth to the batting lineup. Another standout performance came from Ishan Kishan, who secured his spot with a dazzling 82-run innings against Pakistan, rescuing India from a precarious situation.

Among the notable omissions from the 17-member Asia Cup squad are Tilak Varma and Prasidh Krishna, while Sanju Samson has also been left out. As anticipated, the World Cup squad appears to have no surprises, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar expressing confidence in the chosen 15. He also underlined the importance of all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel, who provide balance and depth to the batting order.
Furthermore, Agarkar made it clear that unless unforeseen injuries occur, the squad announced for the World Cup is set in stone. It's worth noting that according to ICC rules, changes to the squad can be made up until September 28th. This sets the stage for an exciting and potentially historic World Cup campaign for India as they aim to clinch the coveted title on their home turf.

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