5 reasons why England will be the top contenders for winning the 2019 ICC World Cup

Modified Mar 16, 2018 18:54 IST

Australia v England - Game 2 — England have finally given up the tradition of playing the same set of players in Tests and ODIs

#2 Depth in the bowling department

Australia v England - Game 5 — Tom Curran has had a good start to his ODI career

The trio of Mark Wood, Tom Curran and David Willey have done exceptionally well for England in the recent past. Curran has been really exceptional in the death overs and has picked up 12 wickets in 8 ODIs. The likes of Wood and Willey too have impressed one and all with their ODI performances. Chris Woakes, in particular, has been an exceptional performer in ODI cricket for England.

Adil Rashid has picked up 93 wickets in his ODI career and is one the vital members of the England ODI team.

England have bowlers who have grown up playing county cricket on the pitches in England and will indeed be a threat for batsmen in the 2019 World Cup.