Introduction 

The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is around the corner, and it brings a mix of excitement and concerns. Injuries have hit some of the top players, leading to replacements. Let’s delve into the details with a mix of complexity and variety.

Injuries Shake Up the Scene

As the ODI World Cup approaches, the cricketing world faces a conundrum. Injuries, an unwelcome guest, have disrupted team plans. Here’s a glimpse of the players affected.

Injured Players and Their Replacements

Team	Injured Player	Replacement Player
South Africa	Anrich Nortje	Andile Phehlukwayo
South Africa	Sisanda Magala	Lizaad Williams
Pakistan	Naseem Shah	Hasan Ali
Sri Lanka	Wanindu Hasaranga	Dushan Hemantha
Australia	Ashton Agar	Marnus Labuschagne
India	Axar Patel	R Ashwin

Anrich Nortje’s Plight Anrich Nortje, known for his fiery pace, finds himself sidelined. During the second ODI against Australia, Nortje’s back injury cut short his stint on the field. He bowled only five overs before his departure. While he later returned to the field and scored 10 runs, his back ailment ultimately ruled him out of the World Cup 2023. His replacement, Andile Phehlukwayo, showcased his skills in recent ODIs against Australia.

Sisanda Magala’s Setback Another South African, Sisanda Magala, experienced a knee injury. He made a brief appearance in the third ODI against Australia, bowling just four overs. Lizaad Williams has taken his place in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023.

Naseem Shah’s Unexpected Blow Naseem Shah’s journey to the World Cup took an unexpected turn. He suffered a right shoulder injury during a game against India in the Asia Cup. The scans revealed a graver situation than anticipated, forcing him out of the marquee tournament in India. Hasan Ali has been entrusted with filling Shah’s shoes.

Also Read: India vs New Zealand ODI World Cup 2023: Head-to-Head Records, Stats, & Match Details

The World Cup Lineup: A Brief Overview Here’s a glimpse of the participating teams and their key players.

ICC Men’s Cricket ODI World Cup 2023 Squad

India

Player	Role
Rohit Sharma (c)	Batsman
Shubman Gill	Batsman
Virat Kohli	Batsman
Shreyas Iyer	Batsman
Ishan Kishan (wk)	WK-Batsman
KL Rahul (wk)	WK-Batsman
Hardik Pandya (vc)	Allrounder
Ravindra Jadeja	Allrounder
Axar Patel	Allrounder
Shardul Thakur	Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah	Bowler
Mohammad Shami	Bowler
Mohammad Siraj	Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav	Bowler

Australia

Player	Role
Travis Head	Batter
Steve Smith	Batter
David Warner	Batter
Sean Abbott	All-rounder
Cameron Green	All-rounder
Mitchell Marsh	All-rounder
Glenn Maxwell	All-rounder
Marcus Stoinis	All-rounder
Alex Carey	Wicket-keeper
Josh Inglis	Wicket-keeper
Ashton Agar	Spin Bowler
Adam Zampa	Spin Bowler
Mitchell Starc	Pace Bowler
Josh Hazlewood	Pace Bowler
Pat Cummins (c)	Pace Bowler

South Africa

Player	Role
Temba Bavuma	Batsman
Reeza Hendricks	Batsman
Rassie Van Der Dussen	Batsman
Aiden Markram	Batsman
David Miller	Batsman
Quinton de Kock	WK-Batsman
Heinrich Klaasen	WK-Batsman
Marco Jansen	Allrounder
Andile Phehlukwayo	Allrounder
Gerald Coetzee	Bowler
Keshav Maharaj	Bowler
Lungi Ngidi	Bowler
Lizaad Williams	Bowler
Kagiso Rabada	Bowler
Tabraiz Shamsi	Bowler

Netherlands

Player	Role
Max O’Dowd	Batsman
Vikram Singh	Batsman
Wesley Barresi	Batsman
Sybrand Engelbrecht	Batsman
Scott Edwards (c)	Wicket-keeper
Bas de Leede	All-rounder
Teja Nidamanuru	All-rounder
Colin Ackermann	All-rounder
Roelof van der Merwe	All-rounder
Saqib Zulfiqar	All-rounder
Shariz Ahmad	Spin Bowler
Aryan Dutt	Spin Bowler
Paul van Meekeren	Pace Bowler
Logan van Beek	Pace Bowler
Ryan Klein	Pace Bowler

England

Player	Role
Dawid Malan	Batter
Joe Root	Batter
Harry Brook	Batter
Jos Buttler (c)	Wicket-keeper
Jonny Bairstow	Wicket-keeper
Moeen Ali	All-rounder
Sam Curran	All-rounder
Liam Livingstone	All-rounder
Ben Stokes	All-rounder
David Willey	All-rounder
Chris Woakes	All-rounder
Adil Rashid	Spin Bowler
Gus Atkinson	Pace Bowler
Reece Topley	Pace Bowler
Mark Wood	Pace Bowler

Afghanistan

Player	Role
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)	Batsman
Ibrahim Zadran	Batsman
Najibullah Zadran	Batsman
Riaz Hassan	Batsman
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)	Wicket-keeper
Ikram Alikhil	Wicket-keeper
Rahmat Shah	All-rounder
Mohammad Nabi	All-rounder
Omarzai	All-rounder
Rashid Khan	All-rounder
Noor Ahmad	Spin Bowler
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman	Spin Bowler
Abdul Rahman	Pace Bowler
Fazalhaq Farooqi	Pace Bowler
Naveen-ul-Haq	Pace Bowler

New Zealand

Player	Role
Kane Williamson (c)	Batsman
Glenn Phillips	Batsman
Will Young	Batsman
Devon Conway	Wicket-keeper
Tom Latham	Wicket-keeper
Mark Chapman	All-rounder
Daryl Mitchell	All-rounder
Jimmy Neesham	All-rounder
Rachin Ravindra	All-rounder
Mitch Santner	All-rounder
Ish Sodhi	Spin Bowler
Trent Boult	Pace Bowler
Lockie Ferguson	Pace Bowler
Matt Henry	Pace Bowler
Tim Southee	Pace Bowler

Pakistan

Player	Role
Babar Azam (c)	Batsman
Fakhar Zaman	Batsman
Imam-ul-Haq	Batsman
Abdullah Shafique	Batsman
Saud Shakeel	Batsman
Iftikhar Ahmed	Batsman
Mohammad Rizwan	Wicket-keeper
Salman Ali Agha	All-rounder
Mohammad Nawaz	All-rounder
Mohammad Wasim	All-rounder
Shadab Khan	All-rounder
Usama Mir	Spin Bowler
Haris Rauf	Pace Bowler
Hasan Ali	Pace Bowler
Shaheen Afridi	Pace Bowler

Conclusion As the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 inches closer, injuries have disrupted the plans of several teams. While the replacements have big shoes to fill, fans worldwide are eager to see how these squads will perform on the grand stage. Stay tuned for the thrilling cricket action ahead!