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ICC World Cup and Its Significance

The International Cricket Council (ICC), the apex governing body of cricket, organizes the World Cup every four years. The tournament features an intense competition among international cricket teams, culminating in a grand finale that crowns the world champion. The significance of this event is unparalleled, as it unites nations, transcends borders, and brings the cricketing fraternity together to celebrate the spirit of the sport.

On October 8, India is set to challenge Australia in their first match. Wrapping up the league stage, India will clash with the Netherlands on November 12.

ICC World Cup in 2023

The 2023 ICC World Cup, eagerly anticipated by cricket enthusiasts worldwide, promises to be a spectacle of exceptional talent and fierce competition. Scheduled to be held in India, this event is set to captivate audiences with breathtaking cricketing action, iconic moments, and the sheer brilliance of the players representing their nations.

With top cricketing nations vying for glory and demonstrating their cricketing prowess, the ICC World Cup 2023 is anticipated to be a riveting tournament, showcasing the best that the sport has to offer. The cricketing world is on the edge of its seat, eagerly awaiting the opening match and the subsequent battles for the coveted title.

Team India World Cup Stats So Far In the last 12 years, India missed the World Cup final twice, securing semi-final berths in 2015 and 2019. The Men in Blue achieved 14 victories in the last year, showcasing a commendable win rate of 58.33%. These statistics indicate a team that performed well but still holds significant potential for improvement.

ICC World Cup India Team 2023

A total of 15 players will be part of the Indian team for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. The official names for the ICC World Cup India squad have been released, we've compiled the anticipated list for cricket enthusiasts. 

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Indian Cricket Team Player List

ICC World Cup Team India Player List 2023
Player Age Region Role
Rohit Sharma (Captain) 36 Mumbai Right-Hand Batsman
Shubman Gill 23 Punjab Right-Hand Batsman
Virat Kohli 34 New Delhi Right-Hand Batsman
Shreyas Iyer 28 Mumbai All Rounder
KL Rahul 31 Karnataka Wicket-Keeper
Ishan Kishan 25 Jharkhand Left-Hand Batsman
Suryakumar Yadav 33 Mumbai Right-Hand Batsman
Hardik Pandya 29 Gujarat All Rounder
Ravindra Jadeja 34 Gujarat All Rounder
Axar Patel 29 Gujarat All Rounder
Shardul Thakur 31 Maharastra Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah 29 Gujarat Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav 28 Uttar Pradesh Bowler
Mohammed Shami 33 Uttar Pradesh Bowler
Mohammed Siraj 29 Hyderabad Bowler

Indian National Cricket Team Coach

  • Rahul Dravid (Head coach)
  • Vikram Rathour (Batting Coach)
  • Paras Mhambrey (Bowling coach)
  • T Dilip (Fielding coach)

Indian National Cricket Team Schedule 2023

Get ready for an exhilarating year of cricket as we unveil the comprehensive Indian National Cricket Team Matches scheduled for 2023. Delve into a detailed ICC World Cup 2023 Team India match list, timetable, date-wise fixtures, venues, and match timings. From thrilling encounters to anticipated showdowns, this schedule promises a rollercoaster ride for cricket aficionados.

 Follow the Indian National Cricket Team's journey as they showcase their skills, resilience, and determination on the cricketing stage. Keep track of the action and mark your calendars for an exciting year of cricketing excellence.

Indian National Cricket Team Matches
Date Match Details Venue Time (IST)
October 8 India vs Australia, 5th Match MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 2:00 PM
October 11 India vs Afghanistan, 9th Match Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 2:00 PM
October 14 India vs Pakistan, 12th Match Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 2:00 PM
October 19 India vs Bangladesh, 17th Match Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune 2:00 PM
October 22 India vs New Zealand, 21st Match Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala 2:00 PM
October 29 India vs England, 29th Match Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 2:00 PM
November 2 India vs Sri Lanka, 33rd Match Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 2:00 PM
November 5 India vs South Africa, 37th Match Eden Gardens, Kolkata 2:00 PM
November 12 India vs Netherlands, 43rd Match M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru 2:00 PM

Indian National Cricket Team: ICC Ranking 2023

ICC World Cup Team India Player List 2023
Position Test Ranking ODI Ranking T20 Ranking
1. India India India
2. Australia Pakistan England
3. England Australia Pakistan
4. South Africa South Africa New Zealand
5. New Zealand England South Africa
6. Pakistan New Zealand Australia
7. Sri Lanka Bangladesh West Indies
8. West Indies Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
9. Bangladesh Afghanistan Bangladesh
10. Zimbabwe West Indies Afghanistan

Indian Cricket Team Tournament WINS!

The ODI World Cup, initiated by the International Cricket Council (ICC), debuted in 1975. Since its inception, the ICC has successfully organized the tournament a dozen times. Australia stands as the most triumphant team in this format, clinching 5 titles to their name. India, guided by Kapil Dev in 1983 and later by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011, secured the championship twice. 

With these 2 victories, India shares the position of being the second most accomplished team, along with West Indies, in the 50-over format after Australia. Now, let's see India's performance across the 12 editions of the ICC Cricket World Cup.

  • World Cup: 1983, 2011
  • Champions Trophy: 2002, 2013
  • T20 World Cup: 2007
  • Asia Cup: 1984, 1988, 1990-91, 1995, 2010, 2016 (T20), 2018.

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup Team India Performance
Year Finished on
1975 6th
1979 7th
1983 Champions
1987 Semi-Final
1992 7th
1996 Semi-Final
1999 6th
2003 Runner’s up
2007 9th
2011 Champions
2015 Semi-Final
2019 Semi-Final
2023 Result Awaited

ICC Champions Trophy (1998 – 2017)

ICC ChampionsTrophy Team India Performance
ear Finished on
1998 Semi-Final
2000 Runner’s up
2002 Co-Champions with Sri Lanka
2004 Group Stage
2006 Group Stage
2009 Semi-Final
2013 Champions
2017 Runner’s up

ICC T20 World Cup (2007 – 2022)

ICC T20 World Cup Team India Performance
Year Finished on
2007 Champions
2009 Super 8
2010 Super 8
2012 Super 8
2014 Runner’s up
2016 Semi-Final
2021 Super 12
2022 Semi-Final

ICC World Test Championship (2019-2023)

ICC World test Champion Team India Player Performance
Year Finished on
2021 Runner’s up
2023 Runner’s up

Indian National Cricket Team WC2023:Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Indian national cricket team captain?

Rohit Sharma is the Indian Captain for ICC World Cup 2023.

Who are the top 10 cricketers of all time?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar- India
  2. Don Bradman-Australia
  3. Garfield Sobers-West Indies
  4. Sir Viv Richards-West Indies
  5. Imran Khan-Pakistan
  6. Ian Botham-England
  7. Shane Warne-Australia
  8. Muttiah Muralitharan-Sri Lanka
  9. Brian Lara-West Indies
  10. Virat Kohli- India

Has any player been ranked #1 in all cricket formats: ODI, Test, and T20?

Yes: Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, and Virat Kohli, all have reached the pinnacle in every format.