India's Ideal XI for World Cup 2019

Team India head on to the next years's World Cup in 8 months time. One of the biggest headaches faced by the team going to the world cup is to have a settled middle order with batsmen in good form.

India are desperately in need of an all-rounder capable of batting at no 7. Here's having a look at the ideal starting playing XI for Team India heading on to the World Cup.

THE OPENERS

#1 Rohit Sharma

Team India's vice-captain is in dazzling form since the 2015 World Cup. He has the highest average (54) among all the openers(Minimum 50 Innings) in the history of ODIs.

He can turn around matches single-handedly with the bat and is a great asset to the team. The "Hitman" is surely a first choice pick for the starting XI in the team.

#2 Shikhar Dhawan

The best batsman to complement the 'Hitman' with a dazzling strokeplay is Shikhar Dhawan. An aggressive left handed batsman, he has been a complete relevation in white ball cricket. His stupendous ability to strike the ball and play the role of the aggressor at the start of the innings makes him the second opener in the team .

The left-right combination at the top is an ideal combination for the team to unsettle the rhythm of the opposition teams. Together they have made 13 hundred-run ODI partnerships. They will provide flying starts to team India at the World Cup.

Shikhar Dhawan after playing a shot

#3 Virat Kohli

One of the All Time Greats in World Cricket

The No. 1 ICC ranked ODI Batsman, Virat Kohli, picks himself for the No. 3 position. The Indian Skipper is an automatic choice for this position. The key batsman for India in the World Cup and the most dependable batsman is an epitome of consistency at the highest level of the game.

The greatest chaser in the limited overs history is in the form of his life. India will continue to bank on him in the World Cup.

#4 Ambati Rayudu

Consistent Batsman at no 4

The slot for the number 4 in Indian Cricket is always up for grabs. India have been trying a new player every bilateral series or tournament. No Player has justified his selection so far and cemented his place for the spot.

Ambati Rayudu, with his second coming, is in great form and has performed consistently in the IPL 2018 and for the India A side. His ODI average stands above 50 and he has the ability to build and hold the innings as per the requirement.

#5 MS Dhoni

One of all time Great Finishers in Limited Overs Cricket

India's Former skipper and current wicket-keeper, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is a regular choice for the no 5 position. His invaluable inputs to the spinners and captain during the match makes him a huge asset to the Indian team.

"The fastest hands of the East" are getting better with age and his supreme keeping abilities compliment excellently to the spinners.

#6 Hardik Pandya

India's genuine pace all rounder

India's only genuine pace bowling all rounder, Hardik Pandya, has made rapid strides in international cricket since making his debut. He is one of the best strikers of the cricket ball in world cricket at the moment and can demolish the opposition bowling with his striking.

He is a much improved bowler and can bowl his complete quota, picking crucial wickets for the team. His supreme fielding skills make him a huge asset for the team.

#7 Kedar Jadhav

Kedar Jadhav - Clean Striker & a Part Time Spinner

Kedar Jadhav can perfectly play the role of the finisher for Team India. He has clean ball-striking ability and has proved the same in the past. His part-time off spin, with his round arm bowling option, is difficult to pick for opposition teams.

He is the team’s sixth bowling option.

#8 Kuldeep Yadav

A left arm Wrist Spinner- Rare Breeds in International Cricket

The left arm Chinaman bowler has become India’s go-to spinner in recent times. He has been difficult to pick for the opposition teams and has beautifully traded his craft deceiving the batsman with his variations.

He has been consistently picking up wickets and India will be banking upon him to deliver in pressure situations in the World Cup.

#9 Yuzvendra Chahal

Chahal and Kuldeep -the new spin twins

The new spin twins for Team India have been consistently taking wickets and winning matches for India.

The former Chess champion has been a wicket taking option for Team India with his accurate leg spin bowling. He keeps improving game after game and is a street smart cricketer.

#10 Bhuvneshwar Kumar

His knuckle ball & yorkers are hard to pickEnter

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, with his terrific swing bowling and accurate knuckle balls, has gradually become a smart bowler in the limited overs format.

With his variations and ability to take wickets with the new as well as the old ball, it will be his job to provide wickets at the upfront.

#11 Jasprit Bumrah

The No 1 ODI Bowler

Jasprit Bumrah, the No 1 ranked ICC ODI bowler, is one of the toughest bowlers to face in the world.

His toe-crushing yorkers at the death and variations at the start of the innings with the new ball make him a complete package with the ball.