5 players who can be game changers in World Cup 2023

The ODI World Cup 2023 is set to begin on October 5, and India will be hosting the event for the first time solely in the 13th edition of the tournament. The Indian cricket team has also announced the 15-member squad for the marquee event, and some big names are back in the squad after recovering from injuries. Rohit Sharma-led team will definitely be the top contenders for lifting the trophy, along with defending champions England and Australia, who are also favourites for the 50-over World Cup.  

It is pertinent to mention the announcement for the provincial squad for the World Cup 2023, starting on October 5 and ending on September 5, while the teams can make changes to their squad by September 28. Virat Kohli is the only player present from the Men in Blue's successful triumph in the 2011 World Cup.  

TOP 5 PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT IN ODI WORLD CUP 2023- 

5. Mohammed Siraj (India)

Mohammed Siraj will be the key bowler for the Indian pace attack in this World Cup. He made his ODI debut in January 2019 during the Australia tour of 2018-19, and so far the right-arm pacer with his pace and bounce has picked up 43 wickets at an economy of 4.78 in 24 matches played for Team India. 

4. Cameron Green (Australia)

Cameron Green (Source- Twitter)

The star Australian all-rounder has the ability to take on any bowling attack in the world with his aggressive batting style, Green has so far performed well for Aussies with 302 runs in 12 innings he has played so far after making his debut, especially his unbeaten 89 runs against New Zealand is the perfect example of his batting capability. Plus his handy medium-pace bowling will be evident in Indian conditions. 

3. Haris Rauf (Pakistan)

Pakistani speedster Haris Rauf has been one of the prominent bowlers for the former champions in the last three years after making his debut. Rauf has so far bagged 39 wickets in 22 ODIs at an economy of 5.85, and in his home condition the right-arm pacer has been vital with 20 wickets in 14 games. The ace pacer will be will be impactful in the Indian conditions which is very similar to Pakistan for the Babar Azam-led side. 

2. Travis Head (Australia)

The aggressive left-handed batter Travis Head will most probably open the innings for the most successful side in the ODI World Cups. Recently Head has shined with his performance against India in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023, at the Oval. In 54 ODIs he has scored with an average of over 40 including three hundred. After Aaron Finch's retirement, Travis can be fresh hope for the Pat Cummins-led side. 

 1. Kuldeep Yadav (India)

The star Indian bowler Kuldeep Yadav is a Left-arm Unorthodox spin bowler and a capable Lower order batter, Yadav so far has played 86 matches in 50-over fixtures including and has taken 141 wickets has scored 3778 runs with his bat, the 28-year-old will be playing a vital role for the host nation to repeat the triumph one more time like in 2011.