3 challenges for Team India ahead of World Cup 2019

#2 The all-rounder's spot

Pandya and Jadeja have been the best all-rounders of India of late

It is imperative for any team vying for the marquee trophy of world cricket to have at least one dependable all-rounder in its ranks. In the present scenario, India has two key men who shall be entrusted to exhibit their all-round capabilities in the all-important showdown in England- Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja.

While Pandya has been an integral part of the squad ever since his debut, Jadeja has not put a step wrong ever since his return in the blue jersey in the Asia Cup. A head-to-head comparison of attributes leads to the conclusion that while both of them are highly athletic on the field, Jadeja has been justified his captain's faith with the ball to a greater extent. Though Jadeja did take India close to the target in crunch situations in the Asia Cup, Pandya edges over him in the ability to give the ball a good whack in the death overs.

However, the only catch in Pandya's inclusion is that it might lead to the inclusion of only two specialist pacers, as it would be important to include two spinners while keeping an eye on the size of the tail. With England being a haven for the exponents of fast bowling, and the Indian pace battery being in rich vein of form, it would be interesting to note who makes a cut in the playing XI.