CWC 2019: Five different team combinations that India can play 

#2 3 fast-bowlers and 1 spinner

If this tactic is used, Chahal, unfortunately will have to be axed

This tactic might be seen if the weather remains overcast, a common occurence in England. In such conditions, the ball tends to move for a longer time, and there is constant assistance for the fast bowlers even after the swing is over. As it had been seen in the 4th Test between India and England and 4th ODI between New Zealand and India, the spinners are generally ineffective in such sort of games and pacers rule the proceedings.

Therefore, we might see Yuzvendra Chahal facing the axe in such kinds of matches. Although it would be a really tough call, it will certainly help the team. Kuldeep Yadav would be the lone spinner, and Hardik Pandya will play the role of the fifth fast-bowler. Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshvar Kumar and Mohammad Shami will be the 3 frontline fast-bowlers.

Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, MS Dhoni, Vijay Shankar, Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah