India Cricket World Cup squad: KL Rahul named in 15-member squad; Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma miss out

India have named their 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup in October and November with no real surprises. Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Varma have failed to make the cut from the current Asia Cup squad with travelling reserve Sanju Samson also missing out.

KL Rahul, who hasn’t played a match since a thigh injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been included in the squad led by Rohit Sharma.

In the process, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and all-rounder Washington Sundar have not been included despite suggestions in some corners. Instead, the selectors, coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit have decided to strengthen the batting with Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur as all-rounders.

Ajit Agarkar, chairman of selection panel, travelled to Sri Lanka to meet Dravid and Rohit on the sidelines of the ongoing Asia Cup. The trio reportedly held multiple rounds of discussions over the squad.

Here’s the #TeamIndia squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023