Why October 2023 Be Remembered as Indias Beautiful Phase?

ByAnupam Pandey,SportsCafe Editor

Today at 1:26 PM

October comes once a year, but it seems that no October can replace the one in 2023. When the Indian team looked so strong in the 2023 World Cup, dominating the League stages with ease. It also included training sessions with all smiles, medal distribution, and a lot more.

Why October 2023 Be Remembered as India’s Beautiful Phase.

And finally, it's October again, with the Indian team holding two ICC trophies. Back in 2023, India was trying to end its ICC trophy jinx in the World Cup, being hosted by them. Fast forward to 2025, India surely has two consecutive ICC trophies, but the craze of the game has disappeared to a great extent.

Fans might not even know when the Indian team will have its next match. And it's all because every Indian fan is stuck in the beautiful memories of October 2023. Let's take a look at the reasons why October 2023 brings nostalgia and happy moments for the Indian fans.

1. Throwback Through Fielding Awards

A few years back, a new award was introduced by the Indian cricket team. And this was a medal, which will be given after every match to the best fielder of the team. Surely, when the fans the medal in 2025, they would feel it to be a normal award.

But in October 2023, the medal presentations even kept fans on the edge of their seats. While sometimes it was the camera rotating to end up at the winner, other times it was also the team's senior members who awarded players with the medal.

2. India Chasing with Kohli at the Forefront

Talking about the best World Cup campaigns anyone had, Virat Kohli would definitely have his name at the top. In October 2023, to watch Virat Kohli coming down at number three and scoring runs for the team. Moreover, in the chases, he came out as the big player, with phenomenal numbers.

Surely he did score some centuries in October 2023; the best moment for the fans came in the match against Bangladesh. Kohli stood close to his ton, with India needing to score 2 runs for the win. The bowler bowled a wide, but the umpire didn't signal it. This allowed Kohli to smash a six and finish the game, while also completing his ton.

3. ODI Feels Like T20 with Rohit

As the month of October 2023, the T20 form of the Indian captain also started. But he was showing the T20 form in the ODI format. From the very first ball, he would start stepping down the ground against the pacers to score runs. If you have been watching the game since the 2015 World Cup, .

While Shubman Gill played along with him, he just watched Rohit dominate the bowlers. He was the main reason to set the stage for India's chase. His power, aggression, and taking advantage of the field restrictions helped India to smash boundaries in the power play.

4. India’s Fast Bowlers Steal the Show

In the batting, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's contributions kept India on the front foot. But with the ball, India had three stars, which made fans know that a wicket was coming soon. With Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj, .

Watching Bumrah take wickets in the power play, accompanied by Sira,j was a cherry on top for the fans. Moreover, the Indian team also has their best ICC bowler, Mohammed Shami. When he was given the ball, Captain Rohit Sharma and the Indian fans would sit back without any issues, as they knew he would give some needed wickets to the team.