India's tour of England 2018: Likely ODI XI

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#3 Virat Kohli

Captain Kohli must lead from the front.

The world's premier batsman across all formats, captain Virat Kohli will be motivated to prove his doubters wrong in this tour. Under his leadership, India have played a brand of aggressive cricket unlike ever before.

Critics have often called India "lions at home and lambs abroad," an assessment Kohli will be eager to change. It goes without saying that much of India's success will depend on how Kohli performs.

The captain is going to have a stint in Surrey for added preparation, signalling his unwavering commitment to achieving success for India on the overseas tours. In England, Kohli has 682 runs from 19 innings, at an average of 52.

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#4 KL Rahul

There will be pressure on KL to deliver on the big stage.

The Karnataka batsman has had a sensational IPL, with his batting heroics earning him a place in India's squad to tour England.

The classy and technically sound player has fired on all cylinders, racking up 659 runs at a phenomenal strike rate of 160.98. Rahul will look to continue his rich vein of form, and provide much-needed stability to the team in the crucial number four spot.

This being his first tour of England, the lack of experience could impact his performance, but with stalwarts such as Kohli and Dhoni in the team, Rahul will look to leave his mark. A good showing could cement his place in the ODI set-up, thereby booking him a ticket to the World Cup.