Top 5 Players Who Didn’t Make India’s ICC World Cup Squad

The anticipation and excitement for the ICC Cricket World Cup are always sky-high in India. The selection of the squad is a topic of intense debate and discussion among cricket enthusiasts across the nation. While the chosen players are celebrated, there are always some notable omissions that leave fans puzzled and disappointed. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the top 5 players who didn’t make India’s ICC World Cup squad and analyze the reasons behind their exclusion.

1. Yuzvendra Chahal

One of the most surprising omissions from the World Cup squad is Yuzvendra Chahal. The leg-spinner has been a crucial part of India’s white-ball setup for years. However, Chahal has been out of action in ODIs since January, which may have contributed to his exclusion. His spin-twin, Kuldeep Yadav, seems to have overtaken him in the pecking order. The last time Chahal played in a World Cup was in the 2019 edition, where he made a significant impact. His absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Indian team in the upcoming tournament.

2. Ravichandran Ashwin

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The veteran spin all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin, is another big name missing from the World Cup squad. Ashwin’s last ODI appearance was against South Africa in January 2022. He has represented India in a couple of ODI World Cups in the past (2011 and 2015) and has been a valuable asset with both bat and ball. However, the selectors may have opted for younger options in the spinning department for the upcoming tournament.

3. Sanju Samson

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Sanju Samson’s omission from the World Cup squad was somewhat expected, considering the competition for spots. KL Rahul’s return to the squad after his injury and Ishan Kishan’s brilliance with the bat played a significant role in Samson missing out. Samson played his last ODI against the West Indies during India’s tour of the West Indies recently and is now the traveling reserve for the Asia Cup squad, highlighting the stiff competition for wicketkeeper-batsman slots.

4. Shikhar Dhawan

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Shikhar Dhawan, known for his brilliance in ICC tournaments, is another big name missing from the World Cup squad. Dhawan played crucial roles in India’s campaigns in the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cups. However, he hasn’t been in the scheme of things for a while, with his last ODI appearance dating back to December 2022. Despite his consistent performances in ICC events, the selectors may have chosen to look at younger talents for this World Cup.

5. Prasidh Krishna

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Rounding up this list is Prasidh Krishna, the tall fast bowler who recently made a stellar comeback from injury against the Irish side in T20 cricket. Prasidh was initially named in the team for the Asia Cup but lost his spot to the versatile Shardul Thakur. While his exclusion might be disappointing for fans, it reflects the fierce competition among India’s fast bowlers for a place in the World Cup squad.

The omission of these five talented players from India’s ICC World Cup squad has sparked debates and discussions among fans and experts alike.