The two-time champions, India, are set to host the 2023 season of the ICC ODI World Cup across ten venues throughout the nation. The marquee event will commence on October 5 with a 2019 finale rematch between England and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
The hosts have recently won the Asia Cup 2023, which, undoubtedly, comes as a confidence booster for them. Not only this, but the Indian team also defeated Australia 2-1 in a 3-match ODI series. Needless to say, the Men in Blue are one of the favourites to win the coveted title for the third time.
However, if we look at their rivals and the fact that it's been more than a decade since the Indian team won an ICC trophy, overestimating the home team would be a mistake.
SWOT Analysis of Team India for World Cup 2023
Strength
India's strength lies in the batting department, which consists of names like Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and more. All the players have been in red-hot form lately, which gives the Indian fans big hopes for the upcoming tournament. Not only this but Rohit Sharma and Co. have also occupied the first spot in the ICC ranking across all the formats.
In addition, the squad consists of names like Jasprit Bumrah, number 1 Test bowler Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, who have delivered explosive performances lately.
