5 best things that can happen to India in the limited-overs series in Australia and New Zealand

#2 Finally the backup wicketkeeper to Dhoni is finalized

MS Dhoni

When Rishabh Pant was not picked for the ODI side to be played against Australia and New Zealand, he may have thought his World Cup dreams are over but with his timely knock at Sydney and subsequent comment by the selector stating that Pant is still in the World Cup plans may suggest that the team management is still not finalized between Karthik and him.

This matches will allow them to finally choose a wicketkeeper backup to MS Dhoni as this is a long tournament and anything can happen.

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#1 A settled playing XI that will probably start the World Cup

Captain Kohli

This is the best time to try some best possible combinations although not too much as Virat has the tendency to change the team according to different conditions, in other words, horses for courses which should not happen as much as in the past.

This will provide enough clarity on not only final 15 for the World Cup but also the probable starting XI for the team's opening contest.