With the 2023 ODI World Cup set to begin in less than two months, team India have begun ideating and preparing for the big-ticket competition so as to clinch their first ICC title in over a decade. The think tank will be hoping for certain players to recuperate from their injuries to make the cut in the squad just in time for the global ICC event, which is slated to begin on October 5.<o:p></o:p>

Players such as the likes of speedster Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer have shown great signs of improvement in their recovery process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and are on their way back into the national team. However, another key player- wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who sustained multiple injuries due to a freak car accident in December 2022, has shown good signs of recovery, but it is still unsure if he would make it in time for the marquee ODI event.<o:p></o:p>

While his absence will prove to be a blow for the Men in Blue, however, the selection committee will turn their attention towards certain other players who could likely replace Rishabh in the squad. Team India begins their campaign against Australia on October 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With this, we take a look at the three players who the think tank could back to replace Rishabh Pant in the squad-<o:p></o:p>

3. Ishan Kishan<o:p></o:p>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1690944578544_Ishan-Kishan.jpeg" alt="Ishan Kishan" loading="lazy"><figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true" data-quillbot-element="RbfkbvNgrT_pH2q1P5KfZ">Ishan Kishan. (Photo Source: RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

The young keeper-batter has received quite a lot of opportunities lately, as he has featured in all of the matches thus far in the ongoing West Indies tour. In the three ODIs against the Windies, Ishan’s batting exploits were on full display as he compiled scores of 52, 55, and 77 runs, respectively. <o:p></o:p>

For Ishan, this will be an opportunity to perform well on the big stage, assuming Rishabh fails to recover in time for the World Cup. That said, team India in all likelihood, will turn to KL Rahul as their regular wicketkeeper, with Ishan as the second option. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ishan-kishan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ishan Kishan</a> also holds the potential to open the batting order and provide a solid head start coupled with raising invaluable partnerships. In addition to this, the 25-year-old has done fairly well behind the stumps but will need to refine his keeping skills a tad bit more to soak in the World Cup pressure. Therefore, Ishan will certainly be on the minds of the selectors for the World Cup squad, who can join the setup in place of Rishabh Pant.

2. Jitesh Sharma<o:p></o:p>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Jitesh-Sharma.jpg" alt="Jitesh Sharma" loading="lazy"><figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true">Jitesh Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter garnered massive attention for his lethal hitting exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Plying his trade for Punjab Kings (PBKS), Jitesh appeared in 14 matches and collected 309 runs at a solid strike rate of 156.06.<o:p></o:p>

Jitesh carved out momentum-inducing knocks on multiple occasions in the IPL 2023, coming in the middle order. However, since the conclusion of Punjab Kings’ campaign in the lucrative T20 league, Jitesh has not featured in any match, which makes it less probable for him to have a shot at the top of the pecking order to replace Rishabh.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

That said, even if the selectors decide to keep him in the reserves squad for the global ICC event and he manages to make the cut, Jitesh will look to grab the opportunity with both hands and come all guns blazing in the competition to secure his spot.<o:p></o:p>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1665077305487_Sanju-Samson.jpeg" alt="Sanju Samson" loading="lazy"><figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true">Sanju Samson (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/sanju-samson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a> is currently in the midst of the series against the West Indies and featured in the final two fixtures of the three-match ODI series. In his first outing, the Kerala-born batter headed back to the dugout for a paltry score of nine runs off 19 balls but made a decent comeback in the following game as he slammed 51 off 41 balls in India’s resounding 200-run win.<o:p></o:p>

He also had a decent IPL season with Rajasthan Royals as he accumulated 362 runs in 14 matches, lacing it with three fifties at an average of 30.17. Much like Ishan, Samson too has a fair chance of making it to the setup for the World Cup, keeping in mind that the player has got some opportunities in the recent past with the national team.<o:p></o:p>

In addition to this, the Asia Cup 2023 will act as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup, and the selection committee could back him to feature in the ACC event. Invaluable knocks in the Asia Cup would eventually help solidify his position in the squad for the World Cup.<o:p></o:p>

With the 2023 ODI World Cup set to begin in less than two months, team India have begun ideating and preparing for the big-ticket competition so as to clinch their first ICC title in over a decade. The think tank will be hoping for certain players to recuperate from their injuries to make the cut in the squad just in time for the global ICC event, which is slated to begin on October 5.<o:p></o:p>
Players such as the likes of speedster Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer have shown great signs of improvement in their recovery process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and are on their way back into the national team. However, another key player- wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who sustained multiple injuries due to a freak car accident in December 2022, has shown good signs of recovery, but it is still unsure if he would make it in time for the marquee ODI event.<o:p></o:p>
While his absence will prove to be a blow for the Men in Blue, however, the selection committee will turn their attention towards certain other players who could likely replace Rishabh in the squad. Team India begins their campaign against Australia on October 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With this, we take a look at the three players who the think tank could back to replace Rishabh Pant in the squad-<o:p></o:p>

<h3 class="MsoNormal">3. Ishan Kishan<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption data-gramm="false" data-quillbot-element="RbfkbvNgrT_pH2q1P5KfZ">Ishan Kishan. (Photo Source: RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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The young keeper-batter has received quite a lot of opportunities lately, as he has featured in all of the matches thus far in the ongoing West Indies tour. In the three ODIs against the Windies, Ishan’s batting exploits were on full display as he compiled scores of 52, 55, and 77 runs, respectively. <o:p></o:p>
For Ishan, this will be an opportunity to perform well on the big stage, assuming Rishabh fails to recover in time for the World Cup. That said, team India in all likelihood, will turn to KL Rahul as their regular wicketkeeper, with Ishan as the second option. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ishan-kishan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ishan Kishan</a> also holds the potential to open the batting order and provide a solid head start coupled with raising invaluable partnerships. In addition to this, the 25-year-old has done fairly well behind the stumps but will need to refine his keeping skills a tad bit more to soak in the World Cup pressure. Therefore, Ishan will certainly be on the minds of the selectors for the World Cup squad, who can join the setup in place of Rishabh Pant.

<h3 class="MsoNormal">2. Jitesh Sharma<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption data-gramm="false">Jitesh Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
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The Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter garnered massive attention for his lethal hitting exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Plying his trade for Punjab Kings (PBKS), Jitesh appeared in 14 matches and collected 309 runs at a solid strike rate of 156.06.<o:p></o:p>
Jitesh carved out momentum-inducing knocks on multiple occasions in the IPL 2023, coming in the middle order. However, since the conclusion of Punjab Kings’ campaign in the lucrative T20 league, Jitesh has not featured in any match, which makes it less probable for him to have a shot at the top of the pecking order to replace Rishabh.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
That said, even if the selectors decide to keep him in the reserves squad for the global ICC event and he manages to make the cut, Jitesh will look to grab the opportunity with both hands and come all guns blazing in the competition to secure his spot.<o:p></o:p>

<h3 class="MsoNormal">1. Sanju Samson</h3>
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<figcaption data-gramm="false">Sanju Samson (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/sanju-samson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a> is currently in the midst of the series against the West Indies and featured in the final two fixtures of the three-match ODI series. In his first outing, the Kerala-born batter headed back to the dugout for a paltry score of nine runs off 19 balls but made a decent comeback in the following game as he slammed 51 off 41 balls in India’s resounding 200-run win.<o:p></o:p>
He also had a decent IPL season with Rajasthan Royals as he accumulated 362 runs in 14 matches, lacing it with three fifties at an average of 30.17. Much like Ishan, Samson too has a fair chance of making it to the setup for the World Cup, keeping in mind that the player has got some opportunities in the recent past with the national team.<o:p></o:p>
In addition to this, the Asia Cup 2023 will act as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup, and the selection committee could back him to feature in the ACC event. Invaluable knocks in the Asia Cup would eventually help solidify his position in the squad for the World Cup.<o:p></o:p>

With the 2023 ODI World Cup set to begin in less than two months, team India have begun ideating and preparing for the big-ticket competition so as to clinch their first ICC title in over a decade. The think tank will be hoping for certain players to recuperate from their injuries to make the cut in the squad just in time for the global ICC event, which is slated to begin on October 5.<o:p></o:p>
Players such as the likes of speedster Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer have shown great signs of improvement in their recovery process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and are on their way back into the national team. However, another key player- wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who sustained multiple injuries due to a freak car accident in December 2022, has shown good signs of recovery, but it is still unsure if he would make it in time for the marquee ODI event.<o:p></o:p>
While his absence will prove to be a blow for the Men in Blue, however, the selection committee will turn their attention towards certain other players who could likely replace Rishabh in the squad. Team India begins their campaign against Australia on October 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With this, we take a look at the three players who the think tank could back to replace Rishabh Pant in the squad-<o:p></o:p>

<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">3. Ishan Kishan<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1690944578544_Ishan-Kishan.jpeg" alt="Ishan Kishan" loading="lazy">
<figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true" data-quillbot-element="RbfkbvNgrT_pH2q1P5KfZ">Ishan Kishan. (Photo Source: RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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The young keeper-batter has received quite a lot of opportunities lately, as he has featured in all of the matches thus far in the ongoing West Indies tour. In the three ODIs against the Windies, Ishan’s batting exploits were on full display as he compiled scores of 52, 55, and 77 runs, respectively. <o:p></o:p>
For Ishan, this will be an opportunity to perform well on the big stage, assuming Rishabh fails to recover in time for the World Cup. That said, team India in all likelihood, will turn to KL Rahul as their regular wicketkeeper, with Ishan as the second option. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ishan-kishan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ishan Kishan</a> also holds the potential to open the batting order and provide a solid head start coupled with raising invaluable partnerships. In addition to this, the 25-year-old has done fairly well behind the stumps but will need to refine his keeping skills a tad bit more to soak in the World Cup pressure. Therefore, Ishan will certainly be on the minds of the selectors for the World Cup squad, who can join the setup in place of Rishabh Pant.

<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">2. Jitesh Sharma<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Jitesh-Sharma.jpg" alt="Jitesh Sharma" loading="lazy">
<figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true">Jitesh Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
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The Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter garnered massive attention for his lethal hitting exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Plying his trade for Punjab Kings (PBKS), Jitesh appeared in 14 matches and collected 309 runs at a solid strike rate of 156.06.<o:p></o:p>
Jitesh carved out momentum-inducing knocks on multiple occasions in the IPL 2023, coming in the middle order. However, since the conclusion of Punjab Kings’ campaign in the lucrative T20 league, Jitesh has not featured in any match, which makes it less probable for him to have a shot at the top of the pecking order to replace Rishabh.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
That said, even if the selectors decide to keep him in the reserves squad for the global ICC event and he manages to make the cut, Jitesh will look to grab the opportunity with both hands and come all guns blazing in the competition to secure his spot.<o:p></o:p>

<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">1. Sanju Samson</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1665077305487_Sanju-Samson.jpeg" alt="Sanju Samson" loading="lazy">
<figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true">Sanju Samson (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/sanju-samson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sanju Samson</a> is currently in the midst of the series against the West Indies and featured in the final two fixtures of the three-match ODI series. In his first outing, the Kerala-born batter headed back to the dugout for a paltry score of nine runs off 19 balls but made a decent comeback in the following game as he slammed 51 off 41 balls in India’s resounding 200-run win.<o:p></o:p>
He also had a decent IPL season with Rajasthan Royals as he accumulated 362 runs in 14 matches, lacing it with three fifties at an average of 30.17. Much like Ishan, Samson too has a fair chance of making it to the setup for the World Cup, keeping in mind that the player has got some opportunities in the recent past with the national team.<o:p></o:p>
In addition to this, the Asia Cup 2023 will act as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup, and the selection committee could back him to feature in the ACC event. Invaluable knocks in the Asia Cup would eventually help solidify his position in the squad for the World Cup.<o:p></o:p>

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