5 players who can win the Champions Trophy for India

Virat Kohli would look to put the IPL disappointments behind him and start afresh

#1 Virat Kohli

The Indian captain might not be in the best of forms with the bat at the moment, but the way he has been performing on the international stage of late has been something spectacular. Therefore, his drop in form during the IPL should only be viewed as a monor glitch.

India’s best batsman and their best bet at the crucial No. 3 position would look to make up for the disappointments of the IPL and regain his lost touch during the tournament. Given his record in ICC tournaments – his record in the ICC World T20 2016 for a reference – there is no doubt about his ability to handle the pressure of the big matches.

And considering his penchant for chases, Kohli’s form becomes all the more crucial for India, as they would be heavily reliant on one of their most experienced batsmen. The plan would be to translate the excellent Test form that he has exhibited in the season into limited-overs cricket and put the failures of the IPL behind him.

Also, the aggression that he brings to the team with his captaincy has done wonders for the team. The team has fed off his intent and has rubbed off on players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav who have gained the captain’s confidence and have flourished as cricketers.