Matthew Hayden picks India's 15-member squad for World Cup, makes shocking exclusions

The following week, India intends to begin their participation in the 2023 Asia Cup. On September 2, the Men in Blue will play Pakistan in the opening game of the competition. After India's final group encounter against Nepal, the Asia Cup will go on to conclude on September 17, 2023, and the team will then turn its attention to the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.

3 things you need to know 

• India and Pakistan will play the 2023 Asia Cup on September 2
• In 2023, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will co-host the Asia Cup
• Sri Lanka is the defending Asia Cup champion

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Matthew Hayden picks his best squad for Team India in the ICC ODI World Cup 

Cricket fans throughout the world are excitedly anticipating the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, which begins on October 5 in India. The focus is on the hosts, India, who are hoping to win the tournament and end a trophy drought that has lasted since 2013 and since their last World Cup victory in 2011 under MS Dhoni. England takes on New Zealand in the tournament's opening match, while India plays Australia on October 8.

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden's picks for his best India team have generated interest. In his favourable squad, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer made up the middle order, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill serving as the openers. Intriguing wicketkeeper choices by Hayden included Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan. Samson's Asia Cup absence and concerns about his prospects for selection have been brought to light, giving the selection analysis more depth.

In order to increase the team's versatility, Hayden's selection method included a combination of all-around players with a tactical focus. It made sense to include Hardik Pandya, who is known for his powerful batting and steady bowling. Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, and Ravindra Jadeja all earned spots, giving the team complete all-around alternatives. Ravindra Jadeja is renowned for his dual skill in both bowling and batting.

Hayden focused his decisions in the bowling department on the seasoned pace trio of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah. These bowlers have a history of succeeding under duress and frequently picking off big wickets. The legend of Australian cricket has not included Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav in his squad for the World Cup.

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What is Matthew Hayden's 15-man squad of Team India for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023?

Matthew Hayden’s Team India squad for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel.