Cricket World Cup 2023: Team India Unveils New Orange Training Kit At Chepauk, Preparations Begin

Team India begins training for the Cricket World Cup 2023 at home. Captain Rohit Sharma expresses confidence and excitement for the tournament.

The highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is finally here, and Team India has wasted no time in kicking off their training. Led by coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma, along with star player Virat Kohli and others, the team was seen sporting their new orange training kit in Chepauk, Chennai. The World Cup will begin with a clash between New Zealand and England, and India's first game will be against Australia on October 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

This is a significant moment for India, as it marks the return of the World Cup to their home soil after a gap of 12 years. The last time the tournament was played in India, the Men in Blue emerged victorious under the leadership of MS Dhoni. It's a memory that still holds a special place in the hearts of cricket fans across the country.

When asked about the pressure of hosting the tournament, Rohit Sharma expressed his confidence and optimism. He acknowledged that in the past three editions of the World Cup, the host teams have emerged as champions. With this in mind, he emphasized that the Indian team would give their all and enjoy the tournament. Rohit also highlighted the immense love for cricket in India and predicted that the stadiums would be packed with enthusiastic fans, making it a truly memorable event.

The selection process for the Indian squad was not without its bold decisions. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma have shown complete faith in the players chosen for the mega tournament. One notable addition to the squad was R Ashwin, who made a last-minute entry after all-rounder Axar Patel was ruled out due to injury.

The Indian squad for the World Cup includes Rohit Sharma as captain, with Hardik Pandya as vice-captain. Other notable players in the team are Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav.

As the countdown to the Cricket World Cup 2023 begins, all eyes are on Team India. The expectations are high, and the team is ready to give their best on home turf. The stage is set for an exhilarating tournament that promises to captivate the nation and bring the joy of cricket to millions of fans.

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