• Netizens slammed Cricket Australia for not including India captain Rohit Sharma in their team of ODI World Cup 2023.

  • CA named Virat Kohli as skipper in their team of the tournament.

Fans slam Cricket Australia for ignoring Rohit Sharma in their team of ODI World Cup 2023
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (Photo Source: Twitter)

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In a much-anticipated announcement, Cricket Australia (CA) revealed their team for the ODI World Cup 2023, and it came with a lot of surprises and reactions, particularly from the Indian cricket enthusiasts.

Cricket.com.au’s ODI World Cup team of the tournament

The selected team includes four Indian players who have made the cut – the formidable duo of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and pace sensations Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. These players have showcased consistent and outstanding performances, earning their spots in the prestigious lineup.

CA Team of the Tournament: Quinton de Kock, David Warner, Rachin Ravindra, Virat Kohli (c), Aiden Markram, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa, Jasprit Bumrah

However, the absence of star opener and Team India skipper Rohit Sharma raised eyebrows, sparking a wave of discontent among his ardent fans. Many took to social media platforms to express their disappointment and even lashed out at CA for not including the dynamic batter in the playing XI.

Rohit Sharma’s performance in the ODI World Cup 2023

Rohit’s exclusion comes as a surprise, given his stellar performances in the ongoing ODI World Cup. The prolific opener has amassed an impressive 503 runs in 9 innings, making him the fourth leading run-scorer in the tournament’s league stage. Rohit’s outstanding average of 55.88, including a century and three half-centuries, underlines his crucial role in India’s batting lineup.

While the selected squad boasts formidable players, the omission of Rohit has ignited passionate discussions among cricket enthusiasts. As the World Cup progresses, all eyes will be on the performance of the chosen players and the team dynamics on the field.

Here are the reactions of Indian fans:

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