Updated November 18th, 2023 at 19:51 IST

'Opportunity is there for everyone': Rohit Sharma offers insights over India's Playing XI vs AUS

With just one day left in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, Team India will be up against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Reported by: Saksham Nagar
A look at how was Team India's unbeaten campaign in the 2023 ODI World Cup. | Image:AP
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Rohit Sharma and Co. are all set to play against Australia in the finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have played some tremendous cricket in the CWC 2023 so far and have created a place for themselves in the finals. On one end India have won their last ten matches in the tournament whereas on the other hand, Australia have also been unbeaten after losing their first two CWC 2023 matches. 

3 things you need to know

  • Australia are the most successful team in the ODI World Cup 
  • The Indian team has won the 50 over World Cup twice
  • India and Australia will be playing the ODI World Cup final for the second time in international cricket history 

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Rohit Sharma provides hints for Team India's playing XI in CWC 2023 final

While speaking in the pre-India vs Australia 2023 ODI World Cup final press interaction, Indian captain Rohit Sharma gave some hints on the team's playing lineup. Sharma said that the team's playing XI has not been decided but he wants every player of the squad to be ready to play. Rohit Sharma said: 

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We haven't decided anything. All 15 can play. Opportunity is there for everyone, and we will assess the pitch tomorrow, and 12 to 13 are ready to play. We haven't decided on 11. I want every player to be ready. 

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Rohit Sharma aims to create history in the CWC 2023 final 

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has the best chance to add his name to the history books by winning the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup against Australia. The Indian team has not won an ICC title from the last ten years and has lost eight knockout matches in various ICC events in the last ten years. 

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The Indian team has the best chance to end its ten-year-old ICC title drought and create history by winning the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. Rohit Sharma will also have the chance to add his name in front of captains like Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. 

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Published November 18th, 2023 at 19:51 IST