World Cup 2023: Initial squad list to be submitted by September 5
The first match of World Cup 2023 will be played between defending champion England and New Zealand on October 5.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has informed ODI World Cup nations that they must submit their initial squads by September 5. The teams have until September 27 to submit their final list, as the tournament is scheduled to commence on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Notably, Australia's 18-man preliminary squad for the mega tournament in India has already been announced. Marnus Labuschagne has been exculded from the tournament, while Pat Cummins has been announced as the caption of the Australians. Prior to that, the Kangaroos will compete in bilateral series against South Africa and India, after which the team management will select the final roster.
Concerning India,KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are currently recuperating from their respective injuries, and there is no information regarding their potential return. Notably, it is anticipated that Rahul will recover shortly and may even play in the Asia Cup, whereas Shreyas may require additional time to return to the ground.
The tournament will commence with match between England and New Zealand
All other teams will closely monitor the development of each of their players. All teams have begun their final preparations for the World Cup, which will commence in less than two months, in the hopes of advancing to the semifinals. In the tournament's opening match, defending champion England will face New Zealand, which is anticipated to set the tone for the tournament.
Both teams are capable of winning the trophy and appear to be prepared. New Zealand's captain, Kane Williamson, is currently recovering from an injury, and his progress is also being monitored by his team's management. England will keep an eye on the development of Jofra Archer, who can be very important for the team. Both of these cricketers are anticipated to return to the pitch prior to the World Cup.
