Shikhar Dhawan, a seasoned batsman for India, paid a visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple before the team’s anticipated ODI World Cup campaign in 2023. Dhawan prayed at the temple and wished for the national team to win the important competition despite not being selected for India’s World Cup roster.
Dhawan, who was present, was spotted praying at the Mahakaleshwar Temple alongside Indian movie actor Akshay Kumar. Dhawan’s prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple: “Everyone’s wish is that India wins the World Cup and I have also asked for the same wish.”
Dhawan Said “Everyone’s wish is that India wins the World Cup & I have also asked for the same wish”. [After having prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple] pic.twitter.com/Jaq5BNOKmn
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Notably, the 15-member team that will compete in the premier ICC event was revealed by the All-India Senior Men’s Selection Committee. Instead of making too many changes for the high-profile event, the think tank elected to keep the Asia Cup core squad.
Notable players, including Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Shikhar Dhawan, among others, could not succeed in getting a spot in the setup. In addition, Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Varma, who were both on the Indian team for the ACC competition, won’t be competing in the World Cup.
Shikhar Dhawan had already posted on his ‘X’ account to express his happiness with the team and to wish them luck for the big event.
“Congratulations to my teammates and friends who were selected to represent India in the WC 2023 competition! You carry our aspirations and dreams, and 1.5 billion people are praying for you. I hope you’ll bring the trophy back and represent us well! Team India, go all out! Dhawan posted the hashtags “#ChakDePhatte #WorldCup” on his ‘X’ account.
Team India’s 15-member roster for 2023 ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav.
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