It was the disappointment in the 2015 World Cup that triggered a new revolution for England. They won the 2019 WC and are one of the most dominant teams right now. The team now plays positive cricket and this tactic has been adopted by plenty of other teams, as well. England will be one of the favourites for the 2023 WC and they have a few cricketers who operated in the 2015 edition and will also play later this year. Here, we look at four players who played for England in Cricket World Cup 2015 and might also play in the 2023 WC.
1) Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler was the vice-captain of the English squad in 2015. For the upcoming tournament, the wicket-keeper batter would be the skipper of the side.
As a finisher, Buttler would have a vital role to play for England. He is one of the best white-ball batters going around and his experience at finishing games will help England. Moreover, Buttler knows the Indian conditions very well, which would further help the side. Of course, with the gloves and as a captain, too, Buttler will have a big role to essay.
2) Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali is one of the players who played for England in the Cricket World Cup 2015 and might also play in the 2023 WC. Interestingly, Moeen Ali also played in 2015 for England. In fact, he scored a century in one of the games.
Moeen has form issues right now but in Indian conditions, England would find it hard without him. He is a useful off-spinner, who can give 10 overs every game. In the lower middle-order, Moeen can hit a few big shots and can also finish games. In the middle-overs, too, Moeen shall be useful with his attacking game against the spinners. As part of the leadership group, as well, Moeen will have a contribution to make.
3) Joe Root
Like Moeen, Root also scored a century in the 2015 World Cup. The former English skipper will have a crucial role to play in the middle-order for England.
Against spinners, Root is good and that will be his strength as he comes to India for the World Cup. He was in top form when England last visited India. The management will hope that the Fab-4 cricketer will remain in good touch. As with Moeen, Root can also give a few overs with the ball. This would help the balance of the squad and make the England squad more stronger.
4) Chris Woakes
Chris Woakes is also one of the players who played for England in the Cricket World Cup 2015 and might also play in the 2023 WC. The bowling all-rounder had a good impact in the 2019 World Cup. However, he did not get a lot of chances to impress in the 2015 edition.
Woakes is one of the best new-ball bowlers that England has right now. He also adds value with the bat in the lower order. These attributes make him a useful cricketer to have. Therefore, he could play in the upcoming World Cup which will happen in India.
