ODI World Cup 2023: All 10 Teams Full List of Left-hand Players
47 players set to play left-handed as we look at the official final list of left-hand players for all 10 teams for ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Let’s get this straight. Left-handers are rare in Cricket. So much so that some teams have only 10-15% of their players being left-handers. There is no doubt that Left-handers are crucial. With a lot of wrist spinners and left-arm pacers coming up, left-hand batters are the ones who can tackle these bowlers way better than anyone.
Similarly, with a lot of right-handers in each team, the role of left-hand bowlers becomes crucial too. Be it a left-arm swing of someone like Shaheen Afridi or Trent Boult in the first few overs, or someone like Kuldeep Yadav or Mitchell Santner in the middle overs, these players play a crucial role
If we talk about the ODI World Cup 2023, of the 150 players that are playing in the tournament, there are around 37 left-hand batters and 10 left-arm bowlers. But how is the list bifurcated among all 10 teams? Well, let’s look at the complete detailed list of left-handers. Please note, that some players bat right-handed and bowl left-handed, and vice versa. These players are also considered the basis of their main role.
#1: Afghanistan
The Afghanistan team has a total of 5 left-hand players on their side. While Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran, and Ikram Alikhil are left-hand batters, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Noor Ahmad are left-hand bowlers. Of the five players, Captain Shahidi remains the most important lefthand player.
ODI World Cup 2023: Official List of Left-Hand Players for Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Ikram Alikhil, Fazalhaq Farooqi & Noor Ahmad
#2: Australia
The Australian team has only four left-hand players on their side. While David Warner and Travis Head are left-hand batters, Alex Carey is a left-hand wicket-keeper, and Mitchell Starc is a left-arm bowler. Of the four players, Mitchell Starc and David Warner remain the most important left-hand players in the side.
ODI World Cup 2023: Official List of Left-Hand Players for Australia
David Warner, Travis Head, Alex Carey & Mitchell Starc
#3: Bangladesh
The Bangladesh team has six left-hand players on their side. While Najmul Shanto and Tanzid Hasan are left-hand batters, Shakib Al Hasan is a left-hand all-rounder, and Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam are left-hand bowlers. Of the six players, Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman remain the most important.
ODI World Cup 2023: Official List of Left-Hand Players for Bangladesh
Najmul Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed & Shoriful Islam
#4: England
The England team has six left-hand players in their side. While Dawid Malan is a left-hand batter, Ben Stokes, David Willey, Moeen Ali, and Sam Curran are left-hand all-rounders, and Reece Topley is a left-hand bowler. Of the six players, Ben Stokes and Dawid Malan remain the most important players. However, Moeen Ali and Sam Curran will have a key role too in this England line-up.
ODI World Cup 2023: Official List of Left-Hand Players for England
Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, David Willey, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran & Reece Topley
#5: India
Team India have only 3 left-hand players on their side. Wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan plays the role of opener as well as middle-order batter. Whereas Ravindra Jadeja plays the role of Finisher and All-rounder, and Kuldeep Yadav plays the role of left-hand spinner. Needless to say, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav remain the most important left-handers in the team.
ODI World Cup 2023: Official List of Left-Hand Players for India
Ishan Kishan, Ravindra Jadeja & Kuldeep Yadav
#6: New Zealand
The New Zealand team has 7 left-hand players in their side, the most for any team in this World Cup. Of the seven players, Devon Conway and Tom Latham are left-hand wicket-keepers. Whereas Jimmy Neesham, Mark Chapman, Mitch Santner, and Rachin Ravindra are left-hand all-rounders, and Trent Boult is a left-arm pacer.
ODI World Cup 2023: Official List of Left-Hand Players for New Zealand
Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Jimmy Neesham, Mark Chapman, Mitch Santner, Rachin Ravindra & Trent Boult.
#7: Netherlands
The Netherlands team has only one left-hand player, and that is Roelof van der Merwe. He is also the most experienced player on the side, and he bowls left-arm spin and bats left-handed. The Netherlands also remain to have the least number of left-hand players on their side.
ODI World Cup 2023: Official List of Left-Hand Players for Netherlands
Roelof van der Merwe
#8: Pakistan
The Pakistan team has six left-hand players on their side. Of the six players, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, and Saud Shakeel are left-hand batters. Whereas Mohammad Nawaz and Mohammad Wasim are left-hand all-rounders, and Shaheen Afridi is a left-hand pacer. Of the six players, Shaheen Afridi remains the most important.
ODI World Cup 2023: Official List of Left-Handed Players for Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim & Shaheen Afridi
#9: South Africa
Coming to South Africa, there are five left-hand players on their side. While David Miller is a left-hand batter, Quinton de Kock is a left-hand wicket-keeper, Marco Jansen is a left-hand all-rounder, and Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi are left-hand bowlers. Of the six players, David Miller, Quinton de Kock and Tabraiz Shamsi remain the most important.
ODI World Cup 2023: Official List of Left-Handed Players for South Africa
David Miller, Quinton de Kock, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj & Tabraiz Shamsi
#10: Sri Lanka
Coming to Sri Lanka, there are five left-hand players on their side. While Dimuth Karunaratne is a left-hand batter, Kusal Perera is a left-hand wicket-keeper, Charith Asalanka and Dunith Wellalage are left-hand all-rounders, and Dilshan Madushanka is a left-hand pacer. Overall, Kusal Perera and Dunith Wellalage remain the most important left-handers in the team.
ODI World Cup 2023: Official List of Left-Handed Players for Sri Lanka
Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage & Dilshan Madushanka
So, that’s about the official list of Left-hand players for all 10 teams for ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
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