3 reasons why India might and might not win the 2019 World Cup

# 3 Why They Won't - Age is catching up on their stars.

MS Dhoni is one of India's star players, it will be the former captain's fourth World Cup

When India went to the 2015 World Cup, the majority of their squad was under the age of 30. Only MS Dhoni and Stuart Binny were older and the fact that Dhoni still plays cricket at such a high level is remarkable in itself. However, Dhoni and the other elderly members of the Indian squad are sure to be tested in the tough English conditions.

Unlike in the 2015 World Cup, there are no real easy games and the competition for the semi-final spots could see India be put against bigwigs likes of England, South Africa, and Australia. The single group format and fewer countries mean that there are no games where you can afford to take your foot off the pedal. While 2015 saw India play Ireland, Zimbabwe, and the UAE in the group stages, those teams are not there this time around.

With India opting to rest Dhoni for fitness reasons, questions over whether 'Captain Cool' will be able to handle such an intense schedule will come under question, especially if the Indians require wins to secure a place in the top-4.

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