India, being dealt a blow ahead of the commencement of ODI World Cup 2023 when their spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel got ruled out due to injury, have included veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin in the final 15. Following the latest scans, Axar needs approximately three weeks to completely recover from the quadriceps strain he sustained during the Asia Cup 2023, meaning he would have to sit out for at least the first half of the tournament had he been picked.

Here is India's final squad for World Cup 2023 -

Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav

While most of the squad remained the same, Ashwin's addition brought variety to the spin department. Kuldeep Yadav - is India's left-arm unorthodox, Ravindra Jadeja - is the slow left-armer, and Ashwin is an off-spinner.&nbsp;

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Having Ashwin on the board now provides India with more stability and an option other than Shardul Thakur for the most-talked-about number eight&nbsp;position.

Ashwin, who hadn't played an ODI in a long time in the lead-up to the World Cup, got roped in at the last minute for the recently-concluded three-match ODIs against Australia. Playing in the first two One-Dayers in Mohali and Indore, respectively, the veteran off-spinner picked up four wickets at 22. Despite being rested for the final game in Rajkot, which India lost by 66 runs, Ashwin remained among the top wicket-takers in this dress rehearsal series for the World Cup 2023.

Ashwin's inclusion means he and Virat Kohli are now the only two players from the 2011 World Cup-winning campaign in the current squad.

<h2>Rest of the squad remains same</h2>

With no more changes to the final 15 for the World Cup, India's squad looks the same as the provisional one picked a month earlier.&nbsp;

Captain Rohit Sharma will lead the Team India, while Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan are among the youngsters. Virat Kohli will headline the home World Cup, with the likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav all fighting for the middle-order slots.

Hardik Pandya, Jadeja and Thakur are three all-rounders other than Ashwin, while Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the pace attack, consisting of Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj.&nbsp;

India will face England and the Netherlands in their two World Cup warm-up games and open their CWC campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8.&nbsp;

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India, being dealt a blow ahead of the commencement of ODI World Cup 2023 when their spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel got ruled out due to injury, have included veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin in the final 15.

India, being dealt a blow ahead of the commencement of ODI World Cup 2023 when their spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel got ruled out due to injury, have included veteran spinner Ravi Ashwin in the final 15. Following the latest scans, Axar needs approximately three weeks to completely recover from the quadriceps strain he sustained during the Asia Cup 2023, meaning he would have to sit out for at least the first half of the tournament had he been picked. Here is India's final squad for World Cup 2023 - Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav While most of the squad remained the same, Ashwin's addition brought variety to the spin department. Kuldeep Yadav - is India's left-arm unorthodox, Ravindra Jadeja - is the slow left-armer, and Ashwin is an off-spinner. ALSO READ: Australia name final 15 for World Cup 2023, injured Travis Head included, Ashton Agar dropped Having Ashwin on the board now provides India with more stability and an option other than Shardul Thakur for the most-talked-about number eight position. Ashwin, who hadn't played an ODI in a long time in the lead-up to the World Cup, got roped in at the last minute for the recently-concluded three-match ODIs against Australia. Playing in the first two One-Dayers in Mohali and Indore, respectively, the veteran off-spinner picked up four wickets at 22. Despite being rested for the final game in Rajkot, which India lost by 66 runs, Ashwin remained among the top wicket-takers in this dress rehearsal series for the World Cup 2023. Ashwin's inclusion means he and Virat Kohli are now the only two players from the 2011 World Cup-winning campaign in the current squad. Rest of the squad remains same With no more changes to the final 15 for the World Cup, India's squad looks the same as the provisional one picked a month earlier. Captain Rohit Sharma will lead the Team India, while Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan are among the youngsters. Virat Kohli will headline the home World Cup, with the likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav all fighting for the middle-order slots. Hardik Pandya, Jadeja and Thakur are three all-rounders other than Ashwin, while Jasprit Bumrah will spearhead the pace attack, consisting of Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj. India will face England and the Netherlands in their two World Cup warm-up games and open their CWC campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ravi Ashwin replaces injured Axar Patel in India's final 15 for World Cup 2023

The Indian Cricket Team is closing in on announcing their final 15 for the home World Cup, starting October 5, but they wish to tick off some boxes before that. Following India’s impressive five-wicket win over Australia in the first of the three ODIs in Mohali on Friday, the team management has their eyes set on two players – Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin, whom they wish to see performing in the second ODI in Indore on Sunday.

On a good flat deck in Mohali, the returning Shreyas Iyer failed to leave any impact, getting out cheaply (run-out) on just three.&nbsp;

With a lack of runs, his chances of breaking into the final XI for India’s first game against Australia in CWC look bleak, considering how well Ishan Kishan grabbed the opportunity in Iyer’s absence in the games before.

Spin veteran Ravi Ashwin will also be under pressure to deliver on a high-scoring surface in Indore as his numbers on his return game in the ODI jersey weren’t as effective. Should Axar Patel remain injured and unavailable, Ashwin will be in line to earn a shocking call-up.&nbsp;

The young prodigy Washington Sundar, who was called up at the last moment ahead of the Asia Cup final, is also in contention for that spot in the side for the World Cup.

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Before India and Australia play their best XI in the third and final ODI in Rajkot (on Wednesday, September 27), both Ashwin and Sundar are likely to be tested in Indore.&nbsp;

Shardul Thakur, who leaked 78 runs in the first ODI, will be under pressure to perform and better his numbers in the remaining two games to ensure he still starts ahead of Mohammed Shami in the World Cup 2023, as the team management indicated earlier.

With all three finger spinners, including Ravindra Jadeja, likely to start in Indore, ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav could be rested.&nbsp;

India might also rest Jasprit Bumrah and bring in Asia Cup final hero Mohammed Siraj to share the new ball with Mohammed Shami in the second ODI.

<h2>Team management happy with SKY’s 50</h2>

Having backed India’s numero uno T20I batter, Suryakumar Yadav, in the ODIs, the move paid dividends as the right-handed batter scored a fifty in Mohali and helped India come out of a crunch situation during the middle orders. As per the latest reports, the management is said to have given SKY a good 50-ball window to play and settle down, which he made great use of.

His inning in Mohali has given confidence to him and the management heading into the World Cup 2023.

India lead the three-match series 1-0.

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The Indian Cricket Team is closing in on announcing their final 15 for the home World Cup, starting October 5, but they wish to tick off some boxes before that. Following India’s impressive five-wicket win over Australia in the first of the three ODIs in Mohali on Friday, the team management has their eyes set on two players – Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin, whom they wish to see performing in the second ODI in Indore on Sunday.

The Indian Cricket Team is closing in on announcing their final 15 for the home World Cup, starting October 5, but they wish to tick off some boxes before that. Following India’s impressive five-wicket win over Australia in the first of the three ODIs in Mohali on Friday, the team management has their eyes set on two players – Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin, whom they wish to see performing in the second ODI in Indore on Sunday. On a good flat deck in Mohali, the returning Shreyas Iyer failed to leave any impact, getting out cheaply (run-out) on just three. With a lack of runs, his chances of breaking into the final XI for India’s first game against Australia in CWC look bleak, considering how well Ishan Kishan grabbed the opportunity in Iyer’s absence in the games before. Spin veteran Ravi Ashwin will also be under pressure to deliver on a high-scoring surface in Indore as his numbers on his return game in the ODI jersey weren’t as effective. Should Axar Patel remain injured and unavailable, Ashwin will be in line to earn a shocking call-up. The young prodigy Washington Sundar, who was called up at the last moment ahead of the Asia Cup final, is also in contention for that spot in the side for the World Cup. ALSO READ: Gautam Gambhir reveals India’s ultimate challenge at CWC 2023, picks THIS team as toughest opponent Before India and Australia play their best XI in the third and final ODI in Rajkot (on Wednesday, September 27), both Ashwin and Sundar are likely to be tested in Indore. Shardul Thakur, who leaked 78 runs in the first ODI, will be under pressure to perform and better his numbers in the remaining two games to ensure he still starts ahead of Mohammed Shami in the World Cup 2023, as the team management indicated earlier. With all three finger spinners, including Ravindra Jadeja, likely to start in Indore, ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav could be rested. India might also rest Jasprit Bumrah and bring in Asia Cup final hero Mohammed Siraj to share the new ball with Mohammed Shami in the second ODI. Team management happy with SKY’s 50 Having backed India’s numero uno T20I batter, Suryakumar Yadav, in the ODIs, the move paid dividends as the right-handed batter scored a fifty in Mohali and helped India come out of a crunch situation during the middle orders. As per the latest reports, the management is said to have given SKY a good 50-ball window to play and settle down, which he made great use of. His inning in Mohali has given confidence to him and the management heading into the World Cup 2023. India lead the three-match series 1-0. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pressure on Shreyas Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin to deliver in Indore ODI as India look to seal CWC final 15

Regular keeper and opener Ishan Kishan is being looked at as a backup for those two positions as BCCI is keen on including KL Rahul in India’s preliminary 15-man World Cup squad&nbsp;to be picked on either Monday or Tuesday. Rahul, who was supposed to undergo a fitness test on Monday, September 4&nbsp;at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), has been given a clearance certificate and will join the Indian Team in Colombo.

Kishan, who made headlines for his heroic knock against Pakistan after India got reduced to 66 for four at one stage, has more or less sealed his position in the team for the mega event, starting October 5. Kishan’s inclusion closes doors for Sanju Samson, who travelled with the Indian team for the Asia Cup 2023 as a reserve player.&nbsp;

Going by the latest reports, the coach, captain and team management have locked Kishan and middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav as two backup players in the CWC squad.

As India will face Australia in the three-match ODIs before the World Cup begins, the selectors feel the team management would go easy on the players returning from lengthy injury layoffs, including Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul.

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Iyer injured his back during the Border-Gavaskar series in March and has been out since, while Rahul suffered a leg injury during the IPL game on May 1. Both underwent rehab at the NCA. Upon attaining full fitness, both got picked in the side for the Asia Cup 2023.&nbsp;

Though Iyer played the game against Pakistan, scoring 14, Rahul was ruled out earlier due to a groin injury.

“Ishan is seen as a backup opener and a wicket-keeping option who can also bat at No. 5. The team management will be very cautious while pushing the players who are coming back from long injury layoffs. It doesn't want any of the players getting injured right before the World Cup as that can disrupt their plans in a big way. The three-ODI series against Australia at home this month will be a fair indicator,” a BCCI source close to the information told the Times of India (TOI).

<h2>Rahul to join Indian team ahead of Asia Cup Super Four leg</h2>

If India manages to beat Nepal or the game gets washed out, the Men in Blue will advance to the Super Four stage. Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah, who returned home ahead of India’s second group stage game for the birth of his first child, will join the Indian team in Colombo.

“There has been no complaint when he (Rahul) bats. It's while squatting that he has been feeling his hamstring. That has got much better in the past week. He will join the team for the Colombo leg of the Asia Cup. The World Cup team is likely to be announced in a day or two,” the source added.

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Regular keeper and opener Ishan Kishan is being looked at as a backup for those two positions as BCCI is keen on including KL Rahul in India’s preliminary 15-man World Cup squad to be picked on either Monday or Tuesday.

Regular keeper and opener Ishan Kishan is being looked at as a backup for those two positions as BCCI is keen on including KL Rahul in India’s preliminary 15-man World Cup squad to be picked on either Monday or Tuesday. Rahul, who was supposed to undergo a fitness test on Monday, September 4 at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), has been given a clearance certificate and will join the Indian Team in Colombo. Kishan, who made headlines for his heroic knock against Pakistan after India got reduced to 66 for four at one stage, has more or less sealed his position in the team for the mega event, starting October 5. Kishan’s inclusion closes doors for Sanju Samson, who travelled with the Indian team for the Asia Cup 2023 as a reserve player. Going by the latest reports, the coach, captain and team management have locked Kishan and middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav as two backup players in the CWC squad. As India will face Australia in the three-match ODIs before the World Cup begins, the selectors feel the team management would go easy on the players returning from lengthy injury layoffs, including Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. ALSO READ: Cricket leads race to be part of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, IOC to take final call on October 15 – Reports Iyer injured his back during the Border-Gavaskar series in March and has been out since, while Rahul suffered a leg injury during the IPL game on May 1. Both underwent rehab at the NCA. Upon attaining full fitness, both got picked in the side for the Asia Cup 2023. Though Iyer played the game against Pakistan, scoring 14, Rahul was ruled out earlier due to a groin injury. “Ishan is seen as a backup opener and a wicket-keeping option who can also bat at No. 5. The team management will be very cautious while pushing the players who are coming back from long injury layoffs. It doesn't want any of the players getting injured right before the World Cup as that can disrupt their plans in a big way. The three-ODI series against Australia at home this month will be a fair indicator,” a BCCI source close to the information told the Times of India (TOI). Rahul to join Indian team ahead of Asia Cup Super Four leg If India manages to beat Nepal or the game gets washed out, the Men in Blue will advance to the Super Four stage. Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah, who returned home ahead of India’s second group stage game for the birth of his first child, will join the Indian team in Colombo. “There has been no complaint when he (Rahul) bats. It's while squatting that he has been feeling his hamstring. That has got much better in the past week. He will join the team for the Colombo leg of the Asia Cup. The World Cup team is likely to be announced in a day or two,” the source added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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