World Cup 2023 All Team Squads: A Comprehensive Look
The World Cup 2023 is right around the corner, and it’s creating a buzz like never before. India is gearing up to host the entire tournament, which is set to kick off on October 5th and culminate with the final on November 19th. All ten participating teams have already announced their 15-member squads, although changes can still be made until September 28th. Let’s take a closer look at the 150 players who will grace this prestigious tournament.
Team India: The Host Nation’s Lineup
Captain: Rohit Sharma Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shardul Thakur
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Akshar Patel
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav
Team Pakistan: The Arch-Rivals
Captain: Babar Azam
- 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
Team Afghanistan: The Rising Stars
Captain: Hashmatullah Shahidi
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Riyan Parag
- Rahmat Shah
- Najibullah Zadran
- Mohammad Nabi
- Ikram Alikhil
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Rashid Khan
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Noor Ahmad
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Abdul Rahman
- Naveen-ul-Haq
Team Australia: The Defending Champions
Captain: Pat Cummins
- 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
Team Bangladesh: The Tigers
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
- Liton Das
- Tamim Iqbal
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (Vice-Captain)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Nasum Ahmed
- Shak Mahmud
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Hasan Mahmud
- Shoriful Islam
- Tanzeem Hasan Sakib
Team England: The Inventors of the Game
Captain: Jos Buttler
- Moeen Ali
- Chris Woakes
- Chris Woakes
- Jonny Bairstow
- Sam Curran
- Liam Livingstone
- Dawid Malan
- Adil Rashid
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes
- Reece Topley
- David Willey
- Mark Wood
- Chris Woakes
Team Netherlands: The Underdogs
Captain: Scott Edwards
- 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
- Sikander Zulfiqar
Team New Zealand: The Kiwi Challengers
Captain: Kane Williamson
- Trent Boult
- Mark Chapman
- Devon Conway
- Lockie Ferguson
- Matt Henry
- Tom Latham
- Daryl Mitchell
- Jimmy Neesham
- Glenn Phillips
- Rachin Ravindra
- Mitchell Santner
- Ish Sodhi
- Tim Southee
- Will Young
Team South Africa: The Proteas
Captain: Temba Bavuma
- Gerald Coetzee
- Quinton de Kock
- Rassie van der Dussen
- 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
Team Sri Lanka: The Island Nation
Captain: Dasun Shanaka Vice-Captain: Kusal Mendis
- Kusal Perera
- Pathum Nissanka
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Sadira Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Dunith Wellalage
- Kasun Rajitha
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Lahiru Kumara
- Dilshan Madushanka
Conclusion
The World Cup 2023 promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with teams from around the globe showcasing their talent and passion for the game. As the host nation, India has a lot to prove, but they face stiff competition from the likes of Australia, England, and Pakistan. Fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament, and with these star-studded squads, cricket enthusiasts can expect nothing less than top-class entertainment.