5 Indian players who might make their World Cup debut in 2019

The 12th edition of ICC Cricket World Cup is nearing, which is to be hosted by England & Wales next summer. With a handful of One Day Internationals remaining to be played before the mega event, the core of Team India looks quite settled.

With the experience of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, skipper Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, India will be banking upon the young guns who have not played a World Cup. The combination might not be assured yet, but the inclusion of some of the players looks quite evident with only a few months to go unless the unfortunate happens before the event.

The following players look absolutely certain to make their maiden appearance in the utmost tournament.

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#5 Kedar Jadhav

Jadhav has recently pulled up his hamstring in the Asia Cup

One of the mainstay all-rounders for India of late, Kedar Jadhav will be an asset for the blues in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The 33-year-old is a street-smart batsman is well-known for his subtle placements and adds a surprise element with his muscle power. Jadhav, who has scored 868 runs at an average of 41.33 and strike rate in excess of 100 in ODI cricket, is likely to take up the finishers' role alongside the great MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya.

In addition to that, he has been the golden arm for his country many a time, the more recent one of which was evident in the Asia Cup last month. The Maharashtrian cricketer has scalped 22 wickets at an economy of 4.86 and average under 30, which has been quite influential.

The balance that Jadhav provides to the team might make him worthy of a place in the WC squad.

#4 Yuzvendra Chahal

Chahal has one ODI fifer to his name

The modern-day white-ball specialist, Yuzvendra Chahal, looks certain to be a part of the World Cup squad. The Haryana boy's crafty bowling has made him an essential part of the Indian ODI set-up. Since breaking into international cricket, Chahal hasn't looked back & his numbers speak the same.

In 32 ODIs, the 28-year-old has picked up 54 wickets at an average of under 25 and miser economy of 4.66 runs per over.

#3 Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav is currently at number 3 in ICC ODI bowler rankings

Kuldeep Yadav, in tandem with his spin-twin Chahal, has transformed India's spin bowling abilities in white-ball cricket, especially overseas. The left-arm chinaman has been problematic for the opposition batsmen, who found difficulties in picking his variations.

The 24-year-old has grabbed 58 wickets in half the number of ODIs at an astonishing average of just 20 and an economy of 4.65 runs per over.

After replacing India's earlier spin duo - Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, the way Kuldeep and Chahal have grabbed the opportunity perhaps make each of them deserve a World Cup spot.

#2 Hardik Pandya

Pandya is currently suffering from an injury

The Baroda cricketer, who ended India's long search for a seam-bowling all-rounder, has now turned out to be the chief all-rounder for the blues in ODI cricket. With his ability to go berserk with the bat, Hardik Pandya has improved a lot with the ball too, thereby providing a solid balance to the side.

The 25-year-old has scored 670 runs at an average of 29 and an alarming strike rate of 114.52 runs per 100 balls. Furthermore, he has scalped 40 wickets in 41 innings, making it quite acceptable as a third seam-bowling option.

With the support of Kedar Jadhav as a sixth bowling option, Hardik might be a key factor for India in the upcoming mega event.

#1 Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah has been the biggest find for India since the last World Cup

Arguably the best fast bowler in white-ball cricket at present, Jasprit Bumrah has been the backbone of India's pace-attack since his arrival in international cricket. With an experience of 41 ODIs now, the Gujarat seamer is likely to lead the Indian bowling attack in the next year's World Cup.

The 24-year-old has taken 72 wickets at an average of 21.77 and a stunning economy rate of 4.54, which is a rarity in the modern-day cricket, thereby earning him numero uno in ICC ODI bowlers rankings.

The characteristics like pace, skill, a cricketing brain, and a calm head will definitely be vital in India's World Cup journey in 2019.