The ICC has set a crucial deadline of August 29, 2023, for the submission of squads for the World Cup 2023. Teams must send their squads five weeks prior to the tournament, allowing sufficient time for preparation.
The BCCI has the flexibility to make replacements up until one week before the tournament, with emergency changes requiring ICC approval.
The deadline marks an important milestone for teams, reflecting their strategic vision and talent assessment. As the countdown to the World Cup continues, the pressure grows on cricket boards and selectors to form a balanced squad of experienced and young players.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is on the lookout for a new chief selector as the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 approaches. Following the departure of Chetan Sharma after a TV sting operation earlier this year, the BCCI aims to fill this crucial role promptly.
The current selection committee, led by Shiv Sunder Das, includes Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath. However, the absence of prominent figures like Krishnamachari Srikkanth or Sunil Gavaskar, who openly questioned team management in the past, has left a void. The BCCI is actively seeking qualified candidates to bring a fresh approach to the selection process.
Narrowing down the initial 20-player shortlist to the final 15 will be a critical task. The decisions made by the selection committee will heavily influence the team’s composition and ultimately determine India’s chances of lifting the coveted trophy. With the clock ticking, the BCCI is under pressure to appoint a capable individual who can lead the selection committee effectively.
