India - Virat Kohli

This, unarguably, is the most obvious and easiest choice amongst all others. India's skipper Virat Kohli is the most vital player for India's chances. India's over-dependence on the top three batsmen is visible as their main concern is their unsettled middle order. India's solution to all these problems is one man, Virat Kohli.
Recently, Kohli became the quickest batsman to score 10,000 runs in one-day internationals. He reached the milestone in 205 innings whereas Tendulkar reached the milestone in 259 innings. The 30-year-old has scored 10232 ODI runs at a breathtaking average of 59.8. In 18 ODIs in England, Kohli has added 677 runs at an average of 52.08.
On the recent England tour, Kohli rewrote his England horrors as he negotiated bowlers like James Anderson, Stuart Broad with sheer ease. The change in his technique was evident as Kohli got the better off the England pacers. The 2019 World Cup will be a test of character for the modern day master, he will look to lead India to glory as India take the field against South Africa in their first game on June 4.
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