The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is just a few months away, and teams are starting to finalize their squads. However, a number of key players are currently injured, and their availability for the tournament is in doubt.
Here is a look at some of the top players with injuries ahead of the ODI World Cup:
- Pat Cummins (Australia): Cummins is the captain and leading bowler of the Australian team. He has been sidelined with a stress fracture in his back since June, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to action.
- David Warner (Australia): Warner is another key player in the Australian batting lineup. He has been struggling with a knee injury, and he is likely to miss the start of the World Cup.
- Glenn Maxwell (Australia): Maxwell is a versatile all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball. He has been out of action with a broken leg since March, and it is unclear when he will be able to return.
- Mitchell Starc (Australia): Starc is one of the best fast bowlers in the world. He has been struggling with a knee injury, and he is likely to miss the start of the World Cup.
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand): Williamson is the captain and leading batsman of the New Zealand team. He has been struggling with an elbow injury, and he is likely to miss the start of the World Cup.
- Jasprit Bumrah (India): Bumrah is the leading bowler of the Indian team. He has been sidelined with a back injury since June, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to action.
- Deepak Chahar (India): Chahar is a versatile all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball. He has been struggling with a thigh injury since May, and it is unclear when he will be able to return.
- Jonny Bairstow (England): Bairstow is one of the most in-form batsmen in the world. He has been ruled out of the rest of the season with a broken leg, and he is likely to miss the World Cup.
- Jofra Archer (England): Archer is one of the most exciting fast bowlers in the world. He has been sidelined with a back injury since March, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to action.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan): Afridi is one of the leading bowlers of the Pakistani team. He has been sidelined with a knee injury since July, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to action.
- Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan): Zaman is one of the most dangerous batsmen in the Pakistani lineup. He has been sidelined with a knee injury since June, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to action.
The absence of any of these players would be a major blow to their respective teams. It is important to note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are other players who are also struggling with injuries. The World Cup is still a few months away, and there is still time for these players to recover. However, it is important to keep an eye on their progress, as their availability could have a significant impact on the outcome of the tournament.
