England announce squad for ICC World Cup 2023
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) named a 15-man squad for the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. The squad features a mix of experienced and young players, and is led by Jos Buttler, who will captain England in a World Cup for the first time.
The updated squad is as follows:
- Jos Buttler (c)
- Moeen Ali
- Gus Atkinson
- Jonny Bairstow
- Sam Curran
- Liam Livingstone
- Dawid Malan
- Adil Rashid
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes
- Reece Topley
- David Willey
- Mark Wood
- Chris Woakes
Highlights
Buttler and Jonny Bairstow, two of the world’s best batsmen, lead the batting lineup. Joe Root, Dawid Malan, and Liam Livingstone provide strong middle-order support. Harry Brook, who has had a breakthrough season in 2023, is likely to bat lower down the order and provide all-round support.
Buttler will handle the wicketkeeping duties.
Ben Stokes, one of the best all-rounders in the world, leads the all-rounder department. Sam Curran and Moeen Ali, who both provide batting and bowling depth, join him.
Mark Wood and Chris Woakes, two experienced bowlers who can bowl at speeds of over 140 kph, lead the bowling attack. Adil Rashid is the lone spinner in the squad, but he is a world-class bowler who can be very effective in Indian conditions. Reece Topley and David Willey provide additional depth to the bowling attack. Offering popular women’s necklaces such as pendants, chokers and chain necklace. Shop for jewelry in a variety of metals and gemstones to suit any occasion
England’s ICC Cricket World Cup titles
Here is a table of England’s ICC Cricket World Cup titles
| Year | Caption | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | England beat New Zealand by Super Over in the final | Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, England |
England’s Full Schedule of ICC World Cup 2023
Here is the full schedule of England matches in the ICC World Cup 2023: –
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2023 | England vs New Zealand | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| October 10, 2023 | England vs Bangladesh | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
| October 15, 2023 | England vs Afghanistan | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| October 21, 2023 | England vs South Africa | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| October 26, 2023 | England vs Sri Lanka | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| October 29, 2023 | India vs England | Lucknow |
| November 4, 2023 | England vs Australia | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| November 8, 2023 | England vs Netherlands | MCA International Stadium, Pune |
| November 11, 2023 | England vs Pakistan | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Analysis
The updated England squad looks very strong on paper. The batting lineup is deep and well-balanced, with a mix of experience and youth. The all-rounder department is also very strong, with Stokes, Curran, and Ali providing both batting and bowling depth. Wood and Woakes, two of the best bowlers in the world, lead the bowling attack. Rashid, Topley, and Willey, who are all capable of taking wickets, support them.
One potential concern is Joe Root’s form. He has struggled in recent months, and it is unclear whether he will be able to find his form in time for the World Cup. However, the team management has plenty of options if Root does not perform.