“We have shortlisted 17-18 players…..” Dravid Provided Big News Over The Upcoming ODI World Cup Squad

Indian team is all prepared for the upcoming tournaments like; Asia Cup 2023 and ODI World Cup 2023 informed head coach Rahul Dravid. India’s Head Coach, Rahul Dravid, and the team management have selected the players for the 50-over World Cup to be held on Indian soil later this year. According to Dravid, a blueprint has been prepared regarding the kind of team that will play in the World Cup and the combination of the team.

In the press conference held before the third ODI against Australia, the head coach said, “I think we are very clear about the kind of players we want in the squad. Some of our players are still recovering from their injuries and will be fit to be a part of this team. However, we will also have to see how long it will take them to recover and return.”Indian team is all set for the upcoming tournaments like; Asia Cup 2023 and ODI World Cup 2023. This information was provided by the head coach Rahul Dravid. India’s Head Coach, Rahul Dravid, and the team management have selected the players for the 50-over World Cup to be held on Indian soil later this year. According to Dravid, a blueprint has been prepared regarding the kind of team that will play in the World Cup and the combination of the team.

There is still no clarity on whether Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Deepak Chahar will recover from their injuries in time, but Dravid said they already have “narrowed” down on the probable squad. But according to the head coach, he wants to use the shortlisted 17 to 18 players in different combinations so that it can benefit in the World Cup.

In the press conference held before the third ODI against Australia, the head coach said, “I think we are very clear about the kind of players we want in the squad. Some of our players are still recovering from their injuries and will be fit to be a part of this team. However, we will also have to see how long it will take them to recover and return.”

Dravid said, “The World Cup is a big tournament, it will be a long tournament in India, and we will have to play in different conditions in 9 cities. So we want to have that flexibility in your squad so that you can adapt to the needs. Hopefully, we can give these guys, who we have zeroed in on, as many playing opportunities as possible.”


There is still no clarity on whether Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna and Deepak Chahar will recover from their injuries in time, but Dravid said they already have “narrowed” down on the probable squad. But according to the head coach, he wants to use the shortlisted 17 to 18 players in different combinations so that it can benefit in the World Cup.

Further speaking on Shreyas’s injury, Dravid showed sympathy towards the Iyer and backed Suryakumar Yadav, who wasn’t impressive in the first 2 ODI matches against Australia.
Dravid said, “The World Cup is a big tournament, it will be a long tournament in India, and we will have to play in different conditions in 9 cities. So we want to have that flexibility in your squad so that you can adapt to the needs. Hopefully, we can give these guys, who we have zeroed in on, as many playing opportunities as possible.”

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“It’s unfortunate for Shreyas to get injured. He’s one of those guys we think will bat for us at No.4, and he has been given a lot of time in that position. I’m not concerned so much about Suryakumar.” Dravid said.
Further speaking on Shreyas’s injury, Dravid showed sympathy towards the Iyer and backed Suryakumar Yadav, who wasn’t impressive in the first 2 ODI matches against Australia.

Shreyas Iyer’s injury has opened up an opportunity for Suryakumar Yadav at No 4, but he is yet to score a run in this series.
“It’s unfortunate for Shreyas to get injured. He’s one of those guys we think will bat for us at No.4, and he has been given a lot of time in that position. I’m not concerned so much about Suryakumar.” Dravid said.

Shreyas Iyer’s injury has opened up an opportunity for Suryakumar Yadav at No 4, but he is yet to score a run in this series.

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