A look into India's squad in upcoming ODI series vs England

#3. Lower Middle Order

Number six and seven positions are most likely to be shuffled between Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik thereby handling the finisher's role.

While Hardik's performance with the bat and ball are crucial to India's chances going ahead into the 2019 World Cup, India will look to make the most of Karthik's confidence gained after winning the final of the Nidahas Trophy and subsequently, a good run in the IPL. This time around, the management should give him a long run in the ODI setup.

Dinesh Karthik