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

#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.