The much-awaited Indian squad for the 2023 World Cup will come out next month. ICC has set a deadline for all teams to submit their preliminary squad for the mega event by the first week of September. All teams are allowed to make changes before the mega event starts, but a preliminary squad needs to be submitted.
All fans have started to figure out which players will make the cut to the Indian squad for the 2023 World Cup. Unfortunately, star players like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer are injured. It is unknown whether they will be fit and available or not. While fans have been making their fantasy squads, here’s a look at the four wildcard picks whom no one is talking about.
1. Ajinkya Rahane is a wildcard choice for 2023 World Cup
India and the number four batting position problem is one of the longest stories in cricket world. The number four problem has hurt India for a long time. If Shreyas Iyer is unavailable, India can rely on the experienced Ajinkya Rahane, who has been in the form of his life this year.
2. Shivam Dube is a wildcard choice for 2023 World Cup
India need a left-handed batter in the top-order. Someone like Shivam Dube, who had a dream IPL season and a wonderful season in Deodhar Trophy, cannot be ignored if fans are talking about left-handed batters.
3. Prasidh Krishna
While the entire focus is on Mukesh Kumar, Umran Malik, Jaydev Unadkat and Arshdeep Singh, it would be wrong to write off Prasidh Krishna. The express pacer has recovered from injury and is all set to make a comeback against Ireland.
4. Navdeep Saini
India needs an express pacer in the squad along with Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj. If Prasidh Krishna does not impress much, there is also an option of picking Navdeep Saini, who recently returned to India’s Test squad.
