The cricketing world is alive with excitement as we approach the 13th edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. This prestigious one-day international (ODI) tournament will witness the participation of ten formidable teams, all vying for the ultimate glory. As anticipation builds, let’s delve into the squads of these ten teams gearing up for what promises to be a cricketing extravaganza.

The Countdown Begins

Before we explore the squads, it’s noteworthy that teams have until September 28, just a week prior to the tournament’s commencement, to finalise their 15-member squads. This additional time allows teams to meticulously evaluate their options and make strategic decisions in preparation for the World Cup.

Squads Taking Shape

Now, let’s dive into the squads of the participating teams for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 :

Afghanistan ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

  • Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Ibrahim Zadran
  • Riaz Hassan
  • Rahmat Shah
  • Najibullah Zadran
  • Mohammad Nabi
  • Ikram Alikhil
  • Azmatullah Omarzai
  • Rashid Khan
  • Mujeeb ur Rahman
  • Noor Ahmad
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi
  • Abdul Rahman
  • Naveen-ul-Haq.

Australia ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

  • Pat Cummins (c)
  • Steve Smith
  • Alex Carey
  • Josh Inglis
  • Sean Abbott
  • Ashton Agar
  • Cameron Green
  • Josh Hazlewood
  • Travis Head
  • Mitch Marsh
  • Glenn Maxwell
  • Marcus Stoinis
  • David Warner
  • Adam Zampa
  • Mitchell Starc.

Bangladesh ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

  • Shakib Al Hasan (c)
  • Litton Kumer Das
  • Tanzid Hasan Tamim
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc)
  • Tawhid Hridoy
  • Mushfiqur Rahim
  • Mahmudullah Riyad
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz
  • Nasum Ahmed
  • Shak Mahedi Hasan
  • Taskin Ahmed
  • Mustafizur Rahman
  • Hasan Mahmud
  • Shoriful Islam
  • Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
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England ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

  • Jos Buttler (c)
  • Moeen Ali
  • Gus Atkinson
  • Jonny Bairstow
  • Sam Curran
  • Liam Livingstone
  • Dawid Malan
  • Adil Rashid
  • Joe Root
  • Harry Brook
  • Ben Stokes
  • Reece Topley
  • David Willey
  • Mark Wood
  • Chris Woakes.

India ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

  • Rohit Sharma (c)
  • Hardik Pandya (VC)
  • Shubman Gill
  • Virat Kohli
  • Shreyas Iyer
  • KL Rahul
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Shardul Thakur
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Mohammed Siraj
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Mohammed Shami
  • Axar Patel
  • Ishan Kishan
  • Suryakumar Yadav.

Netherlands ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

  • Scott Edwards (c)
  • Max O’Dowd
  • Bas de Leede
  • Vikram Singh
  • Teja Nidamanuru
  • Paul van Meekeren
  • Colin Ackermann
  • Roelof van der Merwe
  • Logan van Beek
  • Aryan Dutt
  • Ryan Klein
  • Wesley Barresi
  • Saqib Zulfiqar
  • Shariz Ahmad
  • Sybrand Engelbrecht.

New Zealand ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

  • Kane Williamson (c)
  • Trent Boult
  • Mark Chapman
  • Devon Conway
  • Lockie Ferguson
  • Matt Henry
  • Tom Latham
  • Daryl Mitchell
  • Jimmy Neesham
  • Glenn Phillips
  • Rachin Ravindra
  • Mitch Santner
  • Ish Sodhi
  • Tim Southee
  • Will Young.

Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

  • Babar Azam (c)
  • Shadab Khan
  • Fakhar Zaman
  • Imam-ul-Haq
  • Abdullah Shafique
  • Mohammad Rizwan
  • Saud Shakeel
  • Iftikhar Ahmed
  • Salman Ali Agha
  • Mohammad Nawaz
  • Usama Mir
  • Haris Rauf
  • Hasan Ali
  • Shaheen Afridi
  • Mohammad Wasim.

South Africa ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

  • Temba Bavuma (c)
  • Gerald Coetzee
  • Quinton de Kock
  • Reeza Hendricks
  • Marco Jansen
  • Heinrich Klaasen
  • Keshav Maharaj
  • Aiden Markram
  • David Miller
  • Lungi Ngidi
  • Andile Phehlukwayo
  • Kagiso Rabada
  • Tabraiz Shamsi
  • Rassie van der Dussen
  • Lizaad Williams.

Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

  • Dasun Shanaka (c)
  • Kusal Mendis (VC)
  • Kusal Perera
  • Pathum Nissanka
  • Dimuth Karunaratne
  • Sadeera Samarawickrama
  • Charith Asalanka
  • Dhananjaya de Silva
  • Dushan Hemantha
  • Maheesh Theekshana
  • Dunith Wellalage
  • Kasun Rajitha
  • Matheesha Pathirana
  • Lahiru Kumara
  • Dilshan Madushanka.
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As teams complete their squad selections and hone their strategies, cricket fans from across the globe are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the commencement of what guarantees to be an exhilarating tournament brimming with indelible memories and intense competition. The clock is ticking down to the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, and the platform is readied for a cricketing spectacle of monumental significance.