India, a two-time winner and the 2023 World Cup host, will begin the tournament as favorites. Who can forget how India won the 2011 World Cup on their own turf, and they will be hoping to do it again. India’s major advantage is that they have already assembled their core roster for the 2023 World Cup. Virat Kohli and his teammates would be desperate to get their hands on cricket’s most cherished trophy.
For most Indians, MS Dhoni’s six over long-on in the 2011 World Cup final is still the most memorable moment. The men in blue’s and fans’ fortunes were further made more difficult by their failures in the next two World Cups.
The emotions surrounding MSD’s elimination in the 2019 semi-final would have prompted Indian supporters to get to the World Cup as soon as possible. As a result, most cricket fans are looking forward to 2023, the year in which the next ODI World Cup will be held.
Here are the 5 opening partnership which could work for India in 2023 World Cup:
Prithvi Shaw and Rohit Sharma
Prithvi Shaw’s selection to the national team seemed a foregone conclusion after he blasted bowlers all over the park in the domestic circuit. In every version of the game, he was seen to be someone who could open the innings for the side. However, he was dropped following a series of poor performances on the Australian tour. Furthermore, he was the target of internet trolling on a variety of social media sites. Shaw is a gifted batsman who has the potential to open the innings for India in the future.
For the last several years, Rohit Sharma has been at the top of the ODI batting rankings. If we sit down today and compile a list of the finest ODI XI, there’s little question he’ll be well at home in the starting lineup. Sharma has piled up runs year after year after being moved to the opener’s role in 2013. He is one of the all-time great openers.
Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill
During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Shaw was in top form. Ricky Ponting trusted him to open for Delhi this season, and he delivered a strong start for his side. It was just a matter of time until Shaw found his stride. He possesses the ability to open for India for an extended period of time.
Shubman Gill, the Indian cricket team’s youthful opening batsman, is seen as a potential possibility for the future. The 21-year-old has found a place at the top of the order in India’s Test team due to his temperament and character, but that may not be the case in One Day Internationals. However, things may change quickly, and Gill could end up as Team India’s official opener.
Rohit Sharma – Shubman Gill
Rohit Sharma is a very experienced opener and has played countless incredible innings for Team India. He will be 36 years old in 2023 and if he remains fit, he should be able to open the innings for Team India.
Gill already opens the innings for Team India in Tests and given his talent it won’t be surprising if he opens the innings for India in the 2023 World Cup.
Shubman Gill – Devdutt Padikkal
Shubman Gill will be around 23 years old by the time the 2023 World Cup starts and he will have a lot of experience under his belt by then. Gill should be able to become India’s opener in all formats by then.
For the last two years, Devdutt Padikkal has dominated the Royal Challengers Bangalore batting rankings. He only entered the IPL world last year and dominated it like a superstar. He only batted 473 times in his first season, with a strike rate of 124.80 and an average of 31.53. Given his success in the IPL, especially in such a short period of time, he is quite likely to wear Indian colors in the near future.
Devdutt Padikkal – Ruturaj Gaikwad
Devdutt, without a doubt, is the Indian cricket team’s future. However, with Shaw and Dhawan on the side, he may not have a chance to play. He has the talent and ability to become Team India’s opener in the future.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, like Devdutt, is a batsman whose game focuses on his good technique. He may not be the most powerful batsman in the game, but his ability to time the ball and score at a reasonable pace makes him a valuable player.
