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Gautam Gambhir Names The Most Important Player For India In World Cup 2023

Rohit SarkarBy Rohit Sarkar05/09/2023No Comments3 Mins Read
Gautam Gambhir Names The Most Important Player For India In World Cup 2023

World Cup 2023: The clock is ticking, and Tuesday marks a pivotal moment for Indian cricket. That’s the day the 2023 World Cup squad was unveiled. With India’s last ICC trophy win dating back to 2013, the Rohit Sharma-led team is under considerable scrutiny. While the team boasts of heavyweight players, their form has been less than stellar in the lead-up to the World Cup.

Questions have also been raised about India’s top-order batting, particularly when faced with elite teams. Moreover, some stars are making a comeback from injuries, adding another layer of uncertainty. Amid these challenges, 2011 World Cup winner Gautam Gambhir highlighted a game-changing factor for the Indian side.

On Star Sports, Gambhir passionately recalled the 2011 World Cup, praising Zaheer Khan’s influential performance. He stated, “We talk about Yuvraj Singh, MS’ innings, my innings, but actually it was Zaheer Khan, who set us the entire tournament.” Citing this example, Gambhir singled out Jaspreet Bumrah as the man who could make or break India’s 2023 campaign. “That’s why I can’t look beyond Jaspreet Bumrah if India has to…he has to have an A-tournament,” Gambhir emphasized.

Interestingly, Gambhir’s roster for the 2023 World Cup features some unexpected choices. Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur are notable omissions, with Washington Sundar and Prasidh Krishna taking their spots. In the batting lineup, Suryakumar Yadav earned Gambhir’s nod, with KL Rahul listed as the secondary wicket-keeping option behind Ishan Kishan.

Gautam Gambhir Names The Most Important Player For India In World Cup 2023

So, why these choices? In his Star Sports interaction, Gambhir lined up Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and KL Rahul as the specialist batsmen. Ishan Kishan, rather than Sanju Samson, emerged as the primary wicket-keeping choice. Young talent Tilak Varma also didn’t make Gambhir’s cut, revealing the weight of experience in his selections.

“We talk about Yuvraj Singh, MS’ innings, my innings, but actually it was Zaheer Khan, who set us the entire tournament. You look at the spell against England where he got Andrew Strauss, you look at the spell at World Cup final. Five over four maidens, 1/1. That’s how you set the tone. That’s why I can’t look beyond Jaspreet Bumrah if India has to…he has to have a A-tournament,” Gautam Gambhir said on Star Sports.

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Clearly, the stakes are high for the Indian team. The nation’s cricketing legacy, coupled with its recent form, generates a complex backdrop for the 2023 World Cup. Gambhir’s insights add another layer to the unfolding drama, hinting at the tactical depth and critical choices ahead.

The forthcoming squad announcement isn’t just about naming the 15 players. It’s also a reflection of India’s cricketing aspirations, its strategic thinking, and above all, its hunger to break an almost decade-long ICC trophy drought. With seasoned veterans and young talents in the mix, India faces an intricate puzzle. How they solve it could well define their legacy in the coming years.

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