India’s ODI World Cup 2023 campaign ended in disappointment as Australia emerged victorious in the final match, clinching the trophy over the favored Indian team.
Australia’s decision to bowl first paid off as they limited India’s scoring after the dismissal of Rohit Sharma, holding them to a total of 240 runs.
Although India’s quicks made early inroads, it wasn’t enough to secure a victory. Travis Head’s century and Marnus Labuschagne’s half-century led Australia to a six-wicket win in the 43rd over.
As a result, India missed a chance to end their ODI World Cup trophy drought, and the next ODI World Cup in 2027 will feature an aging team, with most players in their late 30s.
The current age of Indian players and their projected age for the 2027 World Cup raises concerns about the ability of the team to remain competitive in the future.
Notably, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin will likely be too old to compete in 2027, with other key players also reaching an age where their performance may decline.
In World Cup 2023, England had the oldest squad with an average age of 31.81 years, while Australia and India followed, highlighting the potential challenges for India’s aging team to remain competitive in the future.
Overall, India’s loss in the 2023 World Cup raises questions about the team’s ability to continue their success in future tournaments.