India vs Bangladesh: From Rohit Sharma to KL Rahul, top 5 Indian players to watch out for

India have been on a roll in the ODI World Cup 2023 with three wins from three matches and now take on Bangladesh at the MCA Stadium, Pune, on Thursday. Before the match gets underway. here’s a look at five Indian players to watch out for in the game.

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Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, India’s captain, has been in superb form this World Cup season. He has smashed records in this tournament, including being the first Indian to hit 300 sixes over the course of his one-day international cricket career. His leadership and batting prowess have been critical to India’s success in the tournament, making him a significant figure to watch in the upcoming match against Bangladesh.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is on top of his game and has batted beautifully in the ongoing tournament. He broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cups (combining ODIs and T20Is). He has showcased his prowess as an ODI specialist, particularly excelling in the match against Pakistan. His consistent performances in the World Cup have been stellar, making him a key player to watch in the match against Bangladesh this Thursday.

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill, the rising cricket star, is certainly a player who should make any opposing side nervous. Despite his health issues, his initial performance in the World Cup during the heated India vs Pakistan clash was outstanding, demonstrating his talent and promise. He is ranked No. 2 in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings and has an outstanding ODI record.

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KL Rahul

Ace Indian batter and wicketkeeper KL Rahul has also been outstanding. Having been out of the game since May, Rahul recovered in time to play in the Asia Cup 2023 and in the ongoing tournament. He jumped 15 spots and now holds the 19th place in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after his match-winning knock in India’s first match at the showpiece event. He was also recognized as the Best Fielder of the Match following India’s convincing victory over Pakistan.

Jasprit Bumrah

India’s leading bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, currently tops the charts of top wicket-takers with eight wickets in three innings. His exceptional pace and bowling expertise make him the forefront of India’s bowling attack, and he has consistently demonstrated his dominance, posing a formidable challenge for Team Bangladesh in the upcoming match on Thursday.

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