5 reasons for India's success in ODIs

#2 Powerful bench strength

Selectors have given chances to the youngsters to show their mettle

India is having a problem of plenty when it comes to selecting the playing XI. There is tough competition for every spot in the side, and this healthy competition is eventually benefiting the team. While KL Rahul is pushing hard for the opener's position, players like Manish Pandey, Shreyas Iyer and Dinesh Karthik have made a strong case for themselves as middle order batsmen.

Kuldeep and Chahal have been doing exceedingly well for the team but the likes of Ashwin, Jadeja and Axar Patel are keeping them on their toes. The fast bowling reserves are the strongest at the moment. Experienced players like Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav have to sit on the bench, as young pacers like Jaydev Unadkat, Shardul Thakur and Siddharth Kaul are putting their names in contention.

India currently has a large pool of players to choose from and even if some regulars are injured or out of form, there are players who are ready to replace them. This has been a major factor in the team's success in the recent past.