2023 could be the year India breaks their 10-year streak without winning an International Cricket Council trophy, and will be hoping to recreate their success from 2011 to win the ODI World Cup which they host in their own country.
For the upcoming World Cup which is set to take place from October onwards, India will be hoping for the return of many crucial players who have been on the sidelines for the last few months due to injury. One such player is bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who is seen as a pivotal piece in India's success at the tournament.
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However, former India coach and legend Ravi Shastri doesn't agree that he should be rushed to join India's World Cup roster.
'You should not rush him': Ravi Shastri
In a conversation with The Week, Shastri claimed that rushing Bumrah too quickly may provide certain success in the short term, however, in the long run, it could ruin the player's overall fitness and career. He compared it with the situation of Pakistan cricketer Shaheen Afridi, who was rushed to fitness and spent another four months on the sidelines which he probably wouldn't have if they were patient with his recovery.
"He (Bumrah) is a very important cricketer. But if you rush him for the World Cup then you might lose him for four months later on, much like Shaheen Afridi. So there's a thin line and it needs to be thought about," said Shastri.
When will 2023 ODI World Cup fixtures be released?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to host an event at the St Regis Hotel, in Mumbai, which according to many reports will likely see the release of this year's World Cup. It will also in all likelihood see the finalisation of different venues with many fans clamouring to know where the highly expected clash between India and Pakistan will take place. It is reported that the fixtures will be released on June 28.