Here is everything you need to know from 2023 Cricket World Cup England squad announcement.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup is the 13th edition of the prestigious tournament and will kick off in June of that year. England are one of the favorites to lift the trophy, with a strong squad filled with world-class talent. We take a look at who might make up their starting XI by looking at some of the leading candidates for each position.
Let’s dive right in.
Key Takeaways from England’s ODI Squad Announcement
The average age of England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad is 33.1. Only Harry Brook (24), Gus Atkinson (25), Sam Curran (25), and Reece Topley (29) are under the age of 30.
The 15-member England’s World Cup squad has average ODI match experience of 76 ODIs (1133 ODIs among 15 players).
England’s squad composition is as follows: 6 proper batters (with two part-time bowling options), 5 all-rounders, and 4 proper bowling options. In total, England have 11 bowling options (2 leg spin, 2 off spin, 3 left arm pace, and 4 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed.
England have 4 left-handed batting options (Stokes, Malan, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali) and two wicketkeeping options.
England will continue to prolong their T20 & ODI legacy. They have picked 9 players from their 2019 ODI World Cup winning squad and 10 players from their 2022 T20 World Cup squad.
Saqib Mahmood suffered a back stress fracture and has been out of contention since.
Alex Hales announced his international retirement to prolong his T20 franchise career.
7 England Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out
England is blessed with limited over talent. Harry Brook has been in top notch form with 4 Test centuries, ODI fifty, and T20I fifty. He was also in the world cup winning T20 World Cup squad.
Jason Roy, Tom Curran, Ben Duckett, James Vince, Will Jacks, Phil Salt, Brydon Carse, Saqib Mahmood, Rehan Ahmed, Liam Dawson
Surprise Pick for England’s World Cup Squad
Gus Atkinson is a surprise pick for the World Cup team. He has bowled at up to 95 mph speeds in the Hundred. Atkinson has only played two List A games, 14 first class matches, and 41 T20 games.
Ben Stokes coming out of retirement and scoring a 182.
Harry Brook picked over Jason Roy.
How Many Players Played in England’s 2019 ODI World Cup Squad?
8 players (Bairstow, Root, Stokes, Buttler, Ali, Wood, Rashid, Woakes) were part of England’s 2019 World Cup squad.
How Many Players Played in England’s 2022 T20 World Cup Squad?
11 players (Brook, Buttler, Ali, S Curran, Livingstone, Malan, Rashid, Stokes, Willey, Woakes, Wood) were part of England’s 2022 T20 World Cup squad.
2023 Cricket World Cup Squad: England Cricket Team List of Players for the World Cup
Frequently Asked Questions – 2023 Cricket World Cup England Squad
Why did Ben Stokes unretire from ODI cricket?
Ben Stokes unretired from ODI cricket and came back to play in the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup.
What is the average age of England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?
England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad average age is 31.8 years.
Who is Gus Atkinson?
Gus Atkinson is a 25-year-old fast bowler from Chelsea, England that is bowling these days at 95 mph. He has played 2 List A games, 14 first class matches, and 41 T20Is. He plays for the Oval Invincibles in the Hundred and Surrey in County Cricket.
Who is selected for England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad?
Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (C), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes, Daivd Willey, Gus Atkinson, and Reece Topley is selected for England’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad.
Captain Eoin Morgan said that he is “continuously monitoring different” individuals for the England T20 World Cup Squad. So why not help him out a bit?
Saqib Mahmood dazzled in the Pakistan-England series, Liam Livingstone and James Vince are striking the living daylight out of the white ball, and death bowlers are getting more expensive by the day.
The Hundred is upon us now. We get to see breakout stars like Chris Benjamin. However, it is unlikely they will even be considered for the upcoming T20 World Cup. On the other hand, ex-England players like Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Steven Finn, and Jade Dernbach make sure that the domestic game is still strong, but they will not board the plane either come November.
We analyze each and every player that is contender for the 23-men (COVID rules) T20 World Cup—when they last played for England, T20/T20I stats, where they stack with their competitors, and how many games they have to secure their spot. There are 36 strong candidates in the list with 44 overall T20 prospects for this World Cup. And no, this is not the entire depth of the English cricket team. That would take it up to 75 players depth!
Reserve: May have played for England in the last two years but does not make their first XI
Out of Squad: Might have represented England earlier or about to breakthrough, but have not been in the England squad in the last couple of T20I series.
Verdict
🟩 Plays the first match in the T20 World Cup
🟨 Boards the plane to UAE but might not get a look-into the XI
🟧 Wildcard Entry: Not in the current scheme of things but a good performance in the Hundred, T20 Blast, or IPL, and they might be back in the conversation.
🟥 Most likely not going to make it, but in COVID-19 World, anything is possible. They are next in the pecking order in case something out of the blue happens.
Over the past year, at the end of every series, we did a “World T20 World Cup Watch,” where a 23-men squad was chosen after latest performance. You can check them below.
England T20 World Cup Squad – Player By Player Analysis
In order to create the machinery for the explosive England T20 World Cup Squad, we specifically pay attention to the Average + Strike Rate score for the batters along with the Economy Rate for the bowlers. A Dawid Malan (high average, decent strike rate) is just as important as a Jason Roy (decent average, high strike rate) to this squad.
Last Played T20I For England:November 9, 2019(*ODI: July 12, 2021)
Is he in the India test series?No.Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: Southern Brave, IPL Team: None
Has the best cover drive in England. Finally showed up on the big stage with a 100 in ODI against Pakistan. Performed in other leagues around the world in the past year and continuing it with The Hundred – pushing for a spot in the squad. Maybe in the XI.
Is he in the India test series?No.Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: Welsh Fire, IPL Team: None
Burst on the scene as the next ‘KP’ with the scoops and reverse sweeps. Destructive when on fire but has received limited opportunities. Needs to make most of The Hundred if he wants to get into the England squad.
Is he in the India test series?No.Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: Trent Rockets, IPL Team: None
Dominates T20 leagues around the world. Failed drug tests, Bristol brawl, relationship with Morgan, and controversy has almost killed his international career. Time running out for that ‘conversation’ to get him back into the England team. And with like-to-like batter James Vince already having a foot in the door, it will be difficult for him to comeback.
#1 T20I batter in the world, but questions beginning to creep on his position in the XI due to spin. He is definitely a match-winner, but hope he does not lose matches on his off-days.
Is he in the India test series?No. Will he play the IPL?Yes.
Hundred Team: Birmingham Phoenix, IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
Has to one of my the most underutilized players in the last decade. Practically played in every position and with vital IPL experience, will be key in UAE. Can he beat the competition to bat in the top-order?
Not the best T20 stats but he is a big game player. The real question is, where does he play? #3 like the IPL or as a finisher? Stokes is taking an indefinite break from all cricket.Hopefully he is okay.
One of the best ODI opening batters of all-time, a clean striker, and a wonderful player of spin, his role might change with a #4 position for the T20 World Cup.
Last Played T20I For England:May 4, 2019 (ODI: 3 July, 2021)
Is he in the India test series?Yes. Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: Trent Rockets, IPL Team: None
Chief architect of the 2016 runners-up campaign, Root has fallen off the charts in the last four years in T20 cricket. He has expressed his desire to play more T20I cricket but does not play many leagues. Lower SR than Malan, but is a valuable part-timer that might help his case.
Last Played T20I For England:Yet to Play (ODI: July 12, 2021)
Is he in the India test series?Yes.Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: London Spirit, IPL Team: None
An outside choice for the T20 World Cup, but he showed in London Spirit’s opening game of the Hundred, that he is a fluent batter – 64 (40). One of England’s future stars, a 187.29 AVE+SR is the best of any current England batters apart from Livingstone
Is he in the India test series?No. Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: Welsh Fire, IPL Team: None
With scores of 53,41 (The Hundred), 74*, 45 (Vitality Blast), 69* (County Championship), Duckett is in red-hot form and was in the Pakistan squad. He is on the fringe and definitely has the shots, courage, and innovation to succeed in T20s.
Is he in the India test series?No. Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: London Spirit, IPL Team: None
Cameback after a decade, played a few memorable knocks, but in all likelihood, selectors have left him behind. My gut says that one of the Joes will make it in the squad – Denly’s flexibility and leg break is a big plus (but Root will likely edge past him).
England T20 World Cup Squad Verdict – #3-4
Makes Team:Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root
Is he in the India test series?No. Will he play the IPL?Most Likely.
Hundred Team: London Spirit, IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
Captain Morgan, captain cool. His pedigree in captaincy is still top notch but his potency with the bat has declined. Just a loss of form or signal to waning batting prowess? Does he make your XI?
Fastest T20I century by an Englishmen and probably one of the longest hitter of the ball. The most in-form batter in England, he should make the England XI.
Is he in the India test series?No. Will he play the IPL?Yes.
Hundred Team: Oval Invincibles, IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
The ultimate team man, Sam Billings has been carrying drinks for the last four years. He should make the squad just because of his patience. Expecting a couple of cameos with the little opportunities he gets.
England T20 World Cup Squad Verdict – Finishers
Makes Team:Eoin Morgan, Liam Livingstone, Sam Billings
Last Played T20I For England:Yet to Play (July 12, 2021)
Is he in the India test series?No. Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: Northern Superchargers, IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
Impressed with his keeping skills in the England-Pakistan series, but will most likely not make it with Buttler-Bairstow-Billings-Banton all secondary keepers.
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Is he in the India test series?Yes.Will he play the IPL?Yes.
Hundred Team: Oval Invincibles, IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
The ‘Makes Things Happen‘ guy, he is a valuable asset, especially after his Chennai Super Kings stint. Opens the bowling, bowls at the death, and can open the batting/#3 as a pinch hitter. A gun fielder as well.
Has been in-and-out of the squad since his debut. Jofra Archer’s entrance meant his spot was sacrificed on the eve of the World Cup. He should find a place in the 23-men squad, and can be played in the XI if swing on offer. Bats at he top in domestic cricket as well.
Highest wicket-taker for England in T20Is (73), his inconsistency and economy rate has seen him dropped recently. If he is in-form, he merits a place in the XI. Has the yorkers, all the variations, and one of the best fielders on the circuit.
Tom Curran is the big question. If he is in the squad, he will definitely get games but it is a risky proposition. With other allrounders in the team, will Brydon Carse, Reece Topley, and Lewis Gregory give Tom a scare? Not sure if specialist slower delivery alone is valuable in today’s era. The IPL in UAE is break or make for him.
Is he in the India test series?No. Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: Southern Brave, IPL Team: No
Matt Parkinson has nearly established himself as an understudy to Adil Rashid in the spin department. Dawson hasn’t played since 2018, but will the slow UAE pitches and left-arm spin variety force a rethink?
England T20 World Cup Squad Verdict – All-Rounders
Makes Team:Sam Curran, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Chris Woakes
Out of Team:Tom Curran, Lewis Gregory, Liam Dawson
Is he in the India test series?No.Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: Oval Invincibles, IPL Team: None
With 4/42, 2/21, 3/60, 1/46, 3/33 across formats against Pakistan, Saqib has stormed into England’s squad. Like-for-like replacement for Wood in ODIs, can he replicate his success in T20Is?
Last Played T20I For England:May 30, 2018 (ICC World XI), 2017 – last played for England
Is he in the India test series?No.Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: Southern Brave, IPL Team: None
One of the fastest in England, a poor stint with RCB in the IPL & injuries set him back for a couple of years. Still only 28, still has a long career ahead. Definitely in Morgan’s mind and considered for the World Cup due to his X-factor potential.
Is he in the India test series?No.Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: Manchester Originals, IPL Team: None
Parkinson’s 4/9 against Birmingham Phoenix was a timely reminder of his abilities. Shane Warne thinks England should pencil him for the Ashes. In turning pitches of UAE, Rashid-Parkinson can be a deadly duo.
36. Mason Crane 🟥
Current Status:Out of SquadStyle: Legbreak
T20Is: 2, Wickets: 1, Best: 1/38, Economy: 7.75
T20s: 51, Wickets: 59, Best: 3/15, Economy: 7.27
Last Played T20I For England:June 24, 2017 (Test: 7 January, 2018)
Is he in the India test series?No.Will he play the IPL?No.
Hundred Team: London Spirit, IPL Team: None
Has always been in conversation as a replacement spinner but with Rashid solidifying the limited overs spot, Dom Bess/Jack Leach receiving the vote of confidence, and Matt Parkinson’s rapid rise, Crane has not seen much of international cricket. Does not help that he his also a legspinner.
37-45. Liam Plunkett, George Garton, Danny Briggs, Tom Helm, Will Jacks, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson
*Since Jofra Archer is ruled out for the entire year, England still has 44 players to consider.
England XI
Based on Ben Stokes & Chris Woakes’ availability, this is my XI and England squad of 23. Eoin Morgan’s form is a concern, but doubt he will be dropped on the eve of the World Cup.
Jason Roy
Jos Buttler (WK/VC)
Ben Stokes*
Jonny Bairstow
Eoin Morgan (C)
Liam Livingstone
Sam Curran
Chris Jordan
Mark Wood
Adil Rashid
Matt Parkinson
*doubtful
Squad: 12. Moeen Ali, 13. Dawid Malan, 14. Saqib Mahmood, 15. James Vince, 16. Tom Curran, 17. Tom Banton, 18. Sam Billings, 19. Chris Woakes, 20. Reece Topley, 21. David Willey, 22. Jake Ball/Brydon Carse, 23. Joe Root/Alex Hales
For #22-23, I am going with Carse-Root. Young X-factor, and the off-spin of Root.
August 5th Update: Initially Tom Curran did not make my 23, but since Jofra Archer is ruled out, I am putting Chris Jordan in the XI and Tom Curran in the 23.
Variations in the XI
In extra spin conditions, I would play Moeen Ali & Joe Root in the top order. Better players of spin and good bowling options as well.
On a flat high scoring pitch, a death bowler who can bat like Chris Jordan would be a good punt.
If swinging conditions are available, two out of Sam Curran, David Willey, and Chris Woakes could be considered.
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