The much-awaited date for the Indian 15 members probables squad for World Cup 2019 will be announced on 15th April 2019 in Mumbai. Before the 2019 World Cup, Men in Blue had lost the One day international series to Australia 2-3 after being up 2-0 in the recently concluded home series.
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Under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, the Indian Cricket team won their maiden bilateral series on Australian soil and then defeated New Zealand in New Zealand after a gap of 10 years.
With most of members select themselves it will interesting to see if India will take a fourth pacer or additional spinner depending upon the conditions prevailing in England during that time.
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Here we look at the Indian 16 members probables squad for World Cup 2019
Rohit Sharma has been struggling for form off late. He suffered an injury during the practice session before the match against Kings XI Punjab. In IPL 2019 so far, Mumbai Indians captain has scored 118 runs from 5 matches.
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In the 2017 Champions Trophy held in England, Rohit Sharma scored 304 runs from 5 matches and led India to finals. After opening the innings for India in 2013 Champions Trophy, his life as an ODI batsman has changed and will be key for India’s chances in the prestigious tournament and provide the team a flying start with Shikhar Dhawan.
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He has scored so far 556 runs from 13 matches(13 innings) with 1 century and 4 half-centuries. With the quality that he possesses, Rohit Sharma will play a key role in the upcoming World Cup 2019.
2. Shikhar Dhawan
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The stylish left handed batsman has not performed according to expectations in the ongoing IPL 2019 for Delhi Capitals. He has scored just 152 runs from 6 matches with the best score of 51. His ability to perform in big ICC events makes him a special batsman.
In the 2015 World Cup, Shikhar Dhawan made 412 runs from 8 matches (8 innings) with 1 fifty and 2 centuries. He was the leading run getter in the tournament during 2017 Champions Trophy held in England with 338 runs from 5 matches and led India to the finals.
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In 2019, he has scored 420 runs from 13 matches( 13 innings) with 1 century and 2 half centuries. He would be looking to continue his superb form in big event and help Team India win matches.
3. KL Rahul
KL Rahul would be my back-up opener because of his consistent performance for Kings XI Punjab in this year’s IPL so far. He is currently playing against Mumbai Indians at Mumbai and would be looking to keep providing performances for Kings XI Punjab.
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He has been not a consistent performer for Team India in ODIs. If he is given a chance in the playing XI, Rahul would be eager to prove his credentials.
4. Virat Kohli
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Virat Kohli will be leading in the 2019 World Cup for first time. He is one of the greatest batsmen in One day international cricket. In 2017 Champions Trophy held in England, Virat Kohli scored 258 runs from 5 matches and led India to the finals.
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His ability to chase down big totals makes him one of the special batsmen in ODI cricket. If Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan provides a solid start, Virat Kohli has scored 24 centuries while chasing. The Indian team will depend upon Virat Kohli to perform well and lead India to their 3rd World Cup title.
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In 2019, Virat Kohli has scored 611 runs from 11 matches(11 innings) with an average of 55.54 which includes 3 centuries and 1 half-century.
5. Dinesh Karthik (Wicketkeepers)
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Dinesh Karthik has done enough to be in selection for the 2019 World Cup team. With Risbabh Pant not grabbing his chances, Karthik would the 2nd back-up wicketkeeper. His ability to play innovative strokes under pressure and can clear the boundary with ease.
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He would be eager and ready to perform any role for the team. Dinesh Karthik has performed reasonably well in England conditions.
6. MS Dhoni
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MS Dhoni will play a key role for the Indian team in the upcoming World Cup 2019. Last year, the wicketkeeper was struggling for form but returned to form during the tour of Australia and New Zealand.
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He has scored 327 runs from 9 matches (8 innings) with the best score of 87*. Dhoni contributed 4 half-centuries in 2019 so far. In ongoing IPL, he has performed well for CSK with 156 runs from 6 matches and hit some valuable knocks for the table toppers of IPL 2019.
7. Kedar Jadhav (All-Rounders)
Kedar Jadhav will be another key member for the Indian squad in 2019 World Cup. He can provide big breakthroughs for Indian team at vital moments. The pocket dynamo is a dangerous lower order batsman who can provide quick fire runs in the death overs and help Men in Blue to post big totals.
He was ineffective during the recently concluded ODI series against Australia. Kedar Jadhav will play a key role for the Indian team with both and ball during the prestigious tournament.
8. Hardik Pandya
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Hardik Pandya is genuine all-rounder for Team India in One day international cricket. He has not played much cricket after his injury in Asia Cup 2019.
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The all-rounder has performed reasonably well for Mumbai Indians in ongoing IPL. He has scored 102 runs from 6 matches with a strike rate of 178.94. His abilities to hit big sixes in the lower order makes him a dangerous batsman to face.
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Hardik Pandya will play a key role for the Indian team with both and ball in 2019 World Cup. If he can provide some overs with the ball, then Men in Blue can win the tournament.
9. Vijay Shankar
Vijay Shankar can be a good all-rounder for Team India. He has played some brilliant innings for Team India in the 5th match of ODI series against New Zealand when team India were in trouble at 18 for 4.
He made 45 off 64 and helped Team India post a competitive total. In the recently concluded ODI series against Australia, he played some good knocks for team India. With the ball, he took his first wicket of Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa in the 2nd ODI to help India register a thrilling 8 wicket win.
He could be a backup option as an all-rounder for Team India . Vijay Shankar is not having a great season with the bat for SRH in 2019.
10. Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the best bowlers in One day international cricket. His ability to bowl Yorkers at will makes him a special bowler.
In the recently concluded ODI series against Australia, Bumrah took 7 wickets from 5 matches. Playing his first World Cup this year, he will be one of the key bowlers for Team India to provide early breakthroughs and bowl well in the death overs.
11.Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami has been in sensational form after making his comeback. He took 5 wickets from 3 ODI matches in India’s tour of Australia and led India to a remarkable 2-1 series win.
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In the One-day international series against New Zealand in New Zealand this year, Shami made an impact taking 9 wickets from and helped India register a remarkable 4-1 win. He played a key role in India’s semi-finals he took 17 wickets from 7 matches (7 innings) with best figures of 4/35.
Shami along with Jasprit Bumrah will form a formidable pair and create an impact on the match. If the conditions help the pace bowlers, then Shami can be lethal bowler. In the year 2019, Shami has taken so far 19 wickets from 11 matches(11 innings) with best figures of 3/19.
12. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has performed reasonably well for Team India in ODIs for year 2019. He has taken 19 wickets from 10 matches (10 innings) with best figures of 4/45. In ODI series against Australia in Australia this year, Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 8 wickets from 3 matches and provided early breakthroughs for Team India.
He will be India’s third pacer in the 2019 World Cup. If the conditions help the pacers and Team India think of 3rd pacer, then Bhuvneshwar Kumar could be a lethal bowler. In the ongoing IPL, Kumar has taken just 3 wickets from 6 matches for SRH.
13. Khaleel Ahmed
Khaleel Ahmed is another talented bowler made his ODI debut for India in the 2018 Asia Cup match against Hong Kong. He has played 8 ODIs and taken 11 wickets with an economy of 5.36 runs per over. In the past few months, his performance in ODIs has been not been great.
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With the fourth option lacking, Khaleel Ahmed would be right choice for Team India. He could be a useful asset for upcoming World Cup 2019.
14. Kuldeep Yadav (Spinners)
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Kuldeep Yadav has been sensational for Team India since making his debut after the Champions Trophy 2017. In 2019, the chinamen bowler is currently the 2nd leading wicket-taker with 20 wickets from 11 matches(11 innings) with best figures of 4/39. His variations and ability to deceive the batsmen makes him a great bowler.
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In the middle overs, along with Yuzvendra Chahal he chokes the opposition batsmen. Playing his first World Cup, Kuldeep Yadav will play a key role for Team India to provide wickets in middle overs and not allow the opposition to score runs easily.
15. Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is another top-quality leg spinners in ODI cricket at the present moment. In 2019, Chahal has played just 7 matches and taken 16 wickets with best figures of 6/42 against Australia at Melbourne.
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In the recent home series against Australia, Chahal did not play many matches and gave away run too many runs in the match he played. Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav has played key roles in helping bowl out opposition cheaply.
With 2019 World Cup coming up, Chahal will play a key role in helping Team India restrict the run flow and pick wickets.
16. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja has done a decent job for Team India after returning to ODI squad in Asia Cup 2018. If the conditions help the spinners, Jadeja is useful fielder who can change the course of the game with an excellent piece of fielding.
Jadeja provides the 3rd spinning option and will be a key member in the One-day international squad. Depending upon conditions, Jadeja will be an asset in 2019 World Cup. D