India vs Australia World Cup 2023 Playing XI: ‘No Suryakumar Yadav’ in Sunil Gavaskar’s Best Team

Gavaskar's selection includes three seamers and two spinners, with the possibility of a third fast bowler or an extra spinner, depending on the pitch conditions and dew factor, as highlighted by Irfan Pathan.

India will kick off their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8. Prior to this, both teams clashed in a three-match ODI series as a final preparation.

In an important squad update, Ravichandran Ashwin replaces the injured Axar Patel in India’s final 15-man squad for the tournament.

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar has shared his preferred India playing XI for the opening match against Australia, emphasizing the significance of a strong start from the top three batters.

Gavaskar’s selection includes three seamers and two spinners, with the possibility of a third fast bowler or an extra spinner, depending on the pitch conditions and dew factor, as highlighted by Irfan Pathan.

Also read: 3 Players Who Were More Deserving Than Ashwin for World Cup 2023

Sunil Gavaskar suggests a formidable India playing XI for the World Cup opener, emphasizing the need for a strong bowling lineup. His XI comprises Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja (as a proper bowler if it’s a turning track), Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah, with the focus on wicket-taking bowlers as the top seven batters handle the run-scoring duties.

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