Confirmed teams qualified to participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 along with teams, squads members and full players list announced by each team.
The upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to be a thrilling spectacle that will feature the best cricketing nations battling it out for the prestigious title. As the tournament draws closer, one of the most eagerly anticipated aspects is the announcement of the Cricket World Cup 2023 teams and their respective squads. Each team comprises of a blend of seasoned campaigners, promising young talents, and skillful tacticians, all meticulously selected to provide a perfect balance of batting, bowling, and fielding.
Below, we take a closer and more comprehensive look at all the teams participating, captains, squads and players in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. We will highlight the composition of each team, the roles and abilities of individual players, and the potential strategies to be employed. Additionally, we have listed biggest team rivalries in the history of Cricket World Cup.
Teams confirmed to participate in Cricket World Cup 2023
| India (Host) | Afghanistan |
| Australia | Bangladesh |
| England | Pakistan |
| New Zealand | South Africa |
| Sri Lanka | Netherlands |
Probable Captains by Team in Cricket World Cup
| Team | Expected Captain |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | Tom Latham |
| Afghanistan | Hashmatullah Shahidi |
| Australia | Pat Cummins |
| Bangladesh | Tamim Iqbal |
| England | Jos Buttler |
| India | Rohit Sharma |
| Pakistan | Babar Azam |
| Sri Lanka | Dasun Shanaka |
| West Indies | Shai Hope |
| South Africa | Temba Bavuma |
India Team Squad and Players List
The final squad for Team India will be announced shortly but we have compiled a list of most probable players that may be included in the squad.
India’s squad for ODI World Cup (Announced)
India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav.
Australia Team Squad and Players List
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
Afghanistan Team Squad and Players List
Afghanistan squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq.
Bangladesh Team Squad and Players List
Bangladesh squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
England Team Squad and Players List
England squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.
Pakistan Team Squad and Players List
Pakistan squad has been announced with top players picked based on their recent performances.
Pakistan squad for ODI World Cup
Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), 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.
Netherlands Team Squad and Players List
Netherlands squad: Scott Edwards (c), 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, Sybrand Engelbrecht.
New Zealand Team Squad and Players List
New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
South Africa Team Squad and Players List
South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, 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.
Sri Lanka Team Squad and Players List
Sri Lanka Squad: Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (vc), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Kumara, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha
Travelling reserve: Chamika Karunaratne
Host and Venues for the Teams at Cricket World Cup 2023
Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot and Ahmedabad
Top Teams Rivalry in World Cup
The ICC Cricket World Cup has witnessed several intense rivalries over the years. While the intensity of rivalries can vary depending on the teams’ form and context, here are some of the top team rivalries in the history of the ICC Cricket World Cup:
India vs. Pakistan
The clash between these two neighboring nations always generates immense excitement and interest. Matches between India and Pakistan are highly anticipated and have a massive following worldwide. According to this story, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has emerged as the frontrunner to host the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match.
Australia vs. England
Known as the “Ashes” rivalry, this transcontinental battle between Australia and England transcends the boundaries of Test cricket and extends to the ICC Cricket World Cup as well. Matches between these two cricketing giants are fiercely contested.
India vs. Australia
In recent times, India and Australia have developed a compelling rivalry in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Their encounters have been characterized by intense competition and some memorable performances.
India vs. Sri Lanka
This rivalry has gained prominence due to some crucial encounters in past World Cups, including the 2011 final. Matches between India and Sri Lanka have often been thrilling and closely fought.
England vs. New Zealand
Although not as historically intense as some of the other rivalries, England and New Zealand have produced some captivating contests in recent World Cups, including the thrilling 2019 final.
South Africa vs. Australia
Matches between South Africa and Australia have witnessed intense battles on the field. These encounters have often been high-scoring and filled with competitive spirit.
2023 CWC Team News
- Champions Trophy: Kohli’s Century Secures India’s Six-Wicket Win Over Pakistan
- IND vs BAN Match Result: Gill, Shami Shine as India Begins Champions Trophy Campaign with Six-Wicket Win Over Bangladesh
- Navjot Singh Sidhu Calls India-Pakistan Clash the ‘Mother of All Battles’
- Mohammed Shami Becomes Fastest to 200 ODI Wickets, India’s Leading Wicket-Taker in ICC ODI Events
- Harshit Rana Credits Bumrah and Morkel for His Match-Winning Spell Against Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Captain Shanto Pinpoints Costly Powerplay Collapse in Loss to India
- Shubman Gill’s Unbeaten Century Leads India to Victory Over Bangladesh in Champions Trophy Opener
- Mohammed Shami: India’s Underrated Champion in ICC ODI Events
- Afghanistan’s Strong Hopes in Champions Trophy 2025 Fueled by Gurbaz’s Form and Bowling Attack
- England Announce Playing XI for Champions Trophy 2025 Opener Against Australia