Indian Team is set for World Cup 2023 Rahul Dravid: Rahul Dravid says that 17 to 18 players have been selected for the World Cup. According to Dravid the team management is clear that what kind of team combination they want in the World Cup.
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 what will be 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. We have shortlisted around 17 to 18 players. There are also some of our players who are still recovering from their injuries and they 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 further said We are in a very good space about things, we are quite clear about the kind of team we have to field. I hope that we will be able to give maximum opportunities to those players who are required to play. Haven got a chance.
According to the head coach, he wants to use the shortlisted 15 to 16 players in different combinations so that it can benefit in the World Cup. 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 you want to have that flexibility in your squad so that you can adapt to the needs. Can field four fast bowlers or three spinners. That the flexibility I want in the squad.
