There are a plethora of Indian cricketers who have not been receiving opportunities to represent the nation at the global level. These players are talented but unlucky because only 15 players can make it to the ICC World Cup 2023 squad, and only 11 can feature in the playing XI of the Indian team.
While the Indian team has been dominating this mega event, the other nations have been struggling. Pakistan and Bangladesh have disappointed their fans with their performances. They have a lot of pieces missing in their squad, and the following five benched Indian cricketers could have helped them.
1. One of the star Indian cricketers – Sanju Samson
Wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson is known for his intent and hard-hitting. A player like Samson could have kept the wickets and smashed some big shots for the team whenever required.
2. One of the star Indian cricketers – Shikhar Dhawan
Nicknamed by many as the Man of ICC tournaments, Shikhar Dhawan has been surprisingly ignored by the Indian selectors of late. A player like Dhawan could have been an asset for any team in this World Cup.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal
Leg-spinners have been in demand in white-ball cricket. A wicket-taker like Yuzvendra Chahal, whom Harbhajan Singh considers as one of the best spinners in the world, could have been a vital player for any team.
4. Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma is quite young, but he has already shown that he has the potential to become one of the biggest match-winners for India. A middle-order player like Varma would be welcomed in any team.
5. Prasidh Krishna
A bowler who can clock 150 kmph and can hit the right line and length accurately, Prasidh Krishna brings match-winning qualities to the table. Perhaps, Krishna would have been in India’s plans, but he lost the race to others.
