Expected Indian squad for 2019 World Cup on the basis of Asia Cup performance

Wicket-Keepers - MS Dhoni/Rishabh Pant

MS Dhoni has struggled with the bat lately

Notwithstanding his recent struggles with the bat, MS Dhoni appears to be a certainty for the next year's World Cup. Dhoni has the confidence of team management and his experience also goes in his favour. Having said that, he needs to utilise the upcoming opportunities against West Indies and Australia to find the lost mojo as a batsman.

Dinesh Karthik has been unable to utilise the opportunities that came his way. His soft dismissals are too frequent for a top order batsman, Karthik has this tendency of getting out after getting a start, which often costs the team dearly.

Rishabh Pant will be a good pick

Karthik's loss seems to be Rishabh Pant's gain as he is the other wicket-keeper batsman who is in the scheme of things of Indian cricket. With his explosive batting style helping his cause, Rishabh Pant seems to be the player who will get the nod for back up wicket-keeper slot.