World Cup 2019: The World Cup XI that might not play the next edition

MS Dhoni might have played his last World Cup
MS Dhoni might have played his last World Cup

#4 Bowlers: Lasith Malinga, Plunkett, and Wahab Riaz

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Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga carried the Sri Lankan bowling on his shoulders at this year's World Cup. The Sri Lankan is the third-highest wicket-taker with 56 in World Cups only behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Glenn Mcgrath. His death bowling prowess and wicket-taking ability are known to the world. In his race against time and fitness, this World Cup could be the last for him.

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Liam Plunkett has been the workhorse of England's bowling attack in this World Cup. Though he has not been a regular in the eleven, Plunkett was the go-to bowler for England in crucial matches. He played an important role in the World cup Final by dismissing Henry Nicholls, Kane Williamson, and James Neesham. He has been the unsung hero of this successful World Cup campaign for England. This might be his last World Cup as he 34 already and can’t see him play another edition four years down the lane.

Wahab Riaz at age of 34 wasn’t even the part of the first probable squad of Pakistan. He dreamt of his World Cup selection and there he was at the World Cup when the squad was announced. Though Pakistan didn't have a great World Cup, Wahab Riaz had his moments with reverse swing and his spell against Shane Watson in the 2015 World Cup was one for ages. In an injury curtailed career, it hard to imagine him playing the next edition of the World Cup.

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