World Cup 2019: India's strongest playing XI

All Rounders - Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya

Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya shot to fame from their in India's ODI series against England in early 2017. Ever since they have risen above the ranks quickly and established themselves as key components of the Indian squad.

Kedar Jadhav has evolved as a capable finisher, taking the team across the line on numerous occasions without taking any significant risks. His finishing skills have further polished under the guidance of MS Dhoni, which has been duly recognised by the former.

Further, his deceptive spin bowling, with a low arm release action, makes it highly difficult for even the best of the batsmen to decipher. Jadhav has a golden arm and is introduced by the captain to break well set partnerships. He brings in a great amount of balance in the side, which makes him a trump card for India.

Hardik Pandya is one of the most fearful hitters in the world at the moment. In the past few months, he has become equally dangerous against seamers and spinners, and is capable of providing the extra 20-30 runs in the death overs. Pandya has also made significant improvements in his bowling, and has developed a very good bouncer.

In addition to this, he is a livewire on the field. Being a quality performer in all three departments, Hardik is the x-factor for India going into the World Cup.