ICC World Cup 2019: Exploring India's backup options for each department

#5 Spinner - Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja can swing the game in India's favour with his all round abilities.

Ravindra Jadeja has not put a step wrong in any match post his return to the Indian side in the Asia Cup. He has consistently delivered in all formats of the game and in all the departments, and has been most impressive with the ball.

Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal have been India's lead spinners since the last year, with the Indian KulCha proving to be quite hot for all the other teams - even in their own backyards. With the World Cup being held in England, and India having Kedar Jadhav chipping in with some overs, it is highly possible that only one spinner would make the cut in the playing XI.

However, if the need arises, Jadeja can form a third spinning option for the side, with his athletic fielding and ability to whack the ball being an added advantage.