Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on 15th April announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup to be played in England. The Men in Blue will begin their campaign against South African on 5th June in Southampton. Playing in the World Cup is every cricketer&#8217;s dream and there are a few players who will feature in their first ever World Cup.

The squad named yesterday comprises of most tried and tested names whereas the selectors had to opt for a new face for a crucial spot. They were building up to the World Cup for quite some time now and most names had managed to qualify themselves. With quite a lot of changes in the side from the one that played the 2015 edition, the young guns will want to showcase their talent and skills at the grandest stage of them all.

Here is a list of 5 players who are picked in the World Cup squad for the first time :

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-321543" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-321543" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The fast bowler is currently ranked No. 1 in ODI bowlers ranking and is among one of the most lethal fast bowlers of the current generation. Since making his ODI debut in 2016, Jasprit Bumrah has taken 85 wickets in 49 ODI matches at an impressive economy of 4.51 runs per over.

His quick-arm action has made his variations almost inconspicuous for the batsmen to read. His ability to strike with the new ball mixed with his slower balls and yorkers at the death makes him one of India&#8217;s most potent weapons heading into the World Cup. Currently, there is no better bowler than Bumrah when it comes to death bowling in white ball cricket.

Bumrah will look to continue his form and bowl some match winning spells in his first World Cup as the Indian team heavily relies on him both at the start and end of the innings.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-314691" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-1.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-314691" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

After announcing himself to the cricketing world during the IPL, Hardik Pandya has gone on to become a pivotal member of the Indian side. His ability to strike the ball hard and hit big shots along with his street smart bowling and agility in the field makes him an unstoppable force in the limited-overs format.

He was instrumental in keeping India alive in the 2016 T20 World Cup where he defended 2 runs off 3 balls in a nail-biting contest against Bangladesh. The young lad made his international debut in 2016 and has shown glimpses of his talent from time to time.

In 45 ODI matches, he has scored 731 runs and has picked 44 wickets at an economy of 5.54 runs per over. The team will expect Hardik to come good with the bat and he will want to light up the big stage with his big towering sixes and make it a memorable tournament for himself as well as the team.

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<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-314759" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-314759" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Haryana born leg-spinner is currently ranked eighth in the ICC ODI bowlers ranking and has made a name for himself in the last three years with his wicket-taking abilities in the middle overs. Chahal is known for his skiddy bowling action and accurate line and length. He likes to lure the batsmen with his flight and is not afraid of leaking runs as he emphasizes more on taking wickets than containing runs.

He has picked 72 wickets in just 41 ODI matches at an economy of 4.89 runs per over. He along with Kuldeep Yadav form a formidable spin bowling combo that can pick wickets in a cluster and change the course of the game in the middle overs.

The spinner playing his first World Cup in England will look to continue his impressive run in the limited-overs format and produce some match winning performances for his country.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-319727" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319727" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption>

He might consider himself lucky to be selected in the squad ahead of batsmen like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-feels-ambati-rayudu-might-retire-after-world-cup-snub/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ambati Rayudu</a> and Rishabh Pant who have played much more ODI cricket than him in the recent past. But he was picked as the back-up opener for Rohit and Dhawan. KL will thus board the flight to England to feature in his first World Cup this summer. The stylish batsman likes to play orthodox shots and is pleasing to the eyes when in form.

He has just played 14 ODI matches and has scored 343 runs with an average of 34.30 and has one century to his name in the ODI format. Though he is designated for the opening slot, the chairman of selectors did keep the No. 4 option open based on the team management&#8217;s requirements.

Rahul will want to keep all the controversies aside and focus on his game. He knows it is his cricket that will be the talking point when he gets amongst the runs.

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<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-332925" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Shankar.jpg" alt="Vijay Shankar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-332925" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Shankar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The idiom &#8220;One man&#8217;s loss is another man&#8217;s gain&#8221; fits perfectly in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitterati-think-vijay-shankar-is-lucky-to-make-the-cut-in-indias-world-cup-2019-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay Shankar</a>&#8216;s case. After being trolled for his horrific shown in the Nidhas Trophy final where he played four dot balls in the crucial 18th over of the game, Shankar was recalled to the India team after <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-scared-to-bowl-at-hardik-pandya-in-the-world-cup-lasith-malinga/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> was suspended by the BCCI for his controversial comments on a television show.

The 2.0 version of Shankar impressed immediately and has produced much better performance with both bat and ball. He has shown that he can stitch the partnerships and at the same time play the big shots when the need be.

His all-round skills seem to have given him the edge above other players and is the preferred contender for the No. 4 slot in the Indian batting line-up. Though he is still new to international cricket with just 9 ODI matches to his name, the all-rounder will have a key role to play in the coming World Cup and repay the faith shown by the selectors.

Get the latest Cricket News and updates from World Cup 2019, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-match-predictions/">Match Predictions</a>, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/">Fantasy Cricket Tips </a>and lots more on <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/">CricTracker.com</a>.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on 15th April announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup to be played in England.&nbsp;The Men in Blue will begin their campaign against South African on 5th June in Southampton. Playing in the World Cup is every cricketer’s dream and there are a few players who will feature in their first ever World Cup.
The squad named yesterday comprises of most tried and tested names whereas the selectors had to opt for a new face for a crucial spot. They were building up to the World Cup for quite some time now and most names had managed to qualify themselves. With quite a lot of changes in the side from the one that played the 2015 edition, the young guns will want to showcase their talent and skills at the grandest stage of them all.
<h3>Here is a list of 5 players who are picked in the World Cup squad for the first time :</h3>
<h3>1. Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
<figure id="attachment_321543" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-321543" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-321543" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-321543" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The fast bowler is currently ranked No. 1 in ODI bowlers ranking and is among one of the most lethal fast bowlers of the current generation. Since making his ODI debut in 2016, Jasprit Bumrah has taken 85 wickets in 49 ODI matches at an impressive economy of 4.51 runs per over.
His quick-arm action has made his variations almost inconspicuous for the batsmen to read. His ability to strike with the new ball mixed with his slower balls and yorkers at the death makes him one of India’s most potent weapons heading into the World Cup. Currently, there is no better bowler than Bumrah when it comes to death bowling in white ball cricket.
Bumrah will look to continue his form and bowl some match winning spells in his first World Cup as the Indian team heavily relies on him both at the start and end of the innings.
<h3>2. Hardik Pandya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_314691" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-314691" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-314691" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-1.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-314691" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
After announcing himself to the cricketing world during the IPL, Hardik Pandya has gone on to become a pivotal member of the Indian side. His ability to strike the ball hard and hit big shots along with his street smart bowling and agility in the field makes him an unstoppable force in the limited-overs format.
He was instrumental in keeping India alive in the 2016 T20 World Cup where he defended 2 runs off 3 balls in a nail-biting contest against Bangladesh. The young lad made his international debut in 2016 and has shown glimpses of his talent from time to time.
In 45 ODI matches, he has scored 731 runs and has picked 44 wickets at an economy of 5.54 runs per over. The team will expect Hardik to come good with the bat and he will want to light up the big stage with his big towering sixes and make it a memorable tournament for himself as well as the team.
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<h3>3. Yuzvendra Chahal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_314759" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-314759" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-314759" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-314759" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The Haryana born leg-spinner is currently ranked eighth in the ICC ODI bowlers ranking and has made a name for himself in the last three years with his wicket-taking abilities in the middle overs. Chahal is known for his skiddy bowling action and accurate line and length. He likes to lure the batsmen with his flight and is not afraid of leaking runs as he emphasizes more on taking wickets than containing runs.
He has picked 72 wickets in just 41 ODI matches at an economy of 4.89 runs per over. He along with Kuldeep Yadav form a formidable spin bowling combo that can pick wickets in a cluster and change the course of the game in the middle overs.
The spinner playing his first World Cup in England will look to continue his impressive run in the limited-overs format and produce some match winning performances for his country.
<h3>4. KL Rahul</h3>
<figure id="attachment_319727" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319727" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-319727" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319727" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
He might consider himself lucky to be selected in the squad ahead of batsmen like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-feels-ambati-rayudu-might-retire-after-world-cup-snub/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ambati Rayudu</a> and Rishabh Pant who have played much more ODI cricket than him in the recent past. But he was picked as the back-up opener for Rohit and Dhawan. KL will thus board the flight to England to feature in his first World Cup this summer. The stylish batsman likes to play orthodox shots and is pleasing to the eyes when in form.
He has just played 14 ODI matches and has scored 343 runs with an average of 34.30 and has one century to his name in the ODI format. Though he is designated for the opening slot, the chairman of selectors did keep the No. 4 option open based on the team management’s requirements.
Rahul will want to keep all the controversies aside and focus on his game. He knows it is his cricket that will be the talking point when he gets amongst the runs.
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<h3>5. Vijay Shankar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_332925" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-332925" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-332925" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Shankar.jpg" alt="Vijay Shankar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-332925" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Shankar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The idiom “One man’s loss is another man’s gain” fits perfectly in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitterati-think-vijay-shankar-is-lucky-to-make-the-cut-in-indias-world-cup-2019-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay Shankar</a>‘s case. After being trolled for his horrific shown in the Nidhas Trophy final where he played four dot balls in the crucial 18th over of the game, Shankar was recalled to the India team after <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-scared-to-bowl-at-hardik-pandya-in-the-world-cup-lasith-malinga/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> was suspended by the BCCI for his controversial comments on a television show.
The 2.0 version of Shankar impressed immediately and has produced much better performance with both bat and ball. He has shown that he can stitch the partnerships and at the same time play the big shots when the need be.
His all-round skills seem to have given him the edge above other players and is the preferred contender for the No. 4 slot in the Indian batting line-up. Though he is still new to international cricket with just 9 ODI matches to his name, the all-rounder will have a key role to play in the coming World Cup and repay the faith shown by the selectors.
<h4 class="p1">Get the latest&nbsp;Cricket News&nbsp;and updates from&nbsp;World Cup 2019,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-match-predictions/">Match Predictions</a>, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/">Fantasy Cricket Tips </a>and lots more on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/">CricTracker.com</a>.</h4>

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on 15th April announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup to be played in England. The Men in Blue will begin their campaign against South African on 5th June in Southampton. Playing in the World Cup is every cricketer&#8217;s dream and there are a few players who will feature in their first ever World Cup.
The squad named yesterday comprises of most tried and tested names whereas the selectors had to opt for a new face for a crucial spot. They were building up to the World Cup for quite some time now and most names had managed to qualify themselves. With quite a lot of changes in the side from the one that played the 2015 edition, the young guns will want to showcase their talent and skills at the grandest stage of them all.
<h3>Here is a list of 5 players who are picked in the World Cup squad for the first time :</h3>
<h3>1. Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
<figure id="attachment_321543" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-321543" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-321543" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-321543" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The fast bowler is currently ranked No. 1 in ODI bowlers ranking and is among one of the most lethal fast bowlers of the current generation. Since making his ODI debut in 2016, Jasprit Bumrah has taken 85 wickets in 49 ODI matches at an impressive economy of 4.51 runs per over.
His quick-arm action has made his variations almost inconspicuous for the batsmen to read. His ability to strike with the new ball mixed with his slower balls and yorkers at the death makes him one of India&#8217;s most potent weapons heading into the World Cup. Currently, there is no better bowler than Bumrah when it comes to death bowling in white ball cricket.
Bumrah will look to continue his form and bowl some match winning spells in his first World Cup as the Indian team heavily relies on him both at the start and end of the innings.
<h3>2. Hardik Pandya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_314691" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-314691" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-314691" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-1.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-314691" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
After announcing himself to the cricketing world during the IPL, Hardik Pandya has gone on to become a pivotal member of the Indian side. His ability to strike the ball hard and hit big shots along with his street smart bowling and agility in the field makes him an unstoppable force in the limited-overs format.
He was instrumental in keeping India alive in the 2016 T20 World Cup where he defended 2 runs off 3 balls in a nail-biting contest against Bangladesh. The young lad made his international debut in 2016 and has shown glimpses of his talent from time to time.
In 45 ODI matches, he has scored 731 runs and has picked 44 wickets at an economy of 5.54 runs per over. The team will expect Hardik to come good with the bat and he will want to light up the big stage with his big towering sixes and make it a memorable tournament for himself as well as the team.
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<h3>3. Yuzvendra Chahal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_314759" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-314759" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-314759" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-314759" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The Haryana born leg-spinner is currently ranked eighth in the ICC ODI bowlers ranking and has made a name for himself in the last three years with his wicket-taking abilities in the middle overs. Chahal is known for his skiddy bowling action and accurate line and length. He likes to lure the batsmen with his flight and is not afraid of leaking runs as he emphasizes more on taking wickets than containing runs.
He has picked 72 wickets in just 41 ODI matches at an economy of 4.89 runs per over. He along with Kuldeep Yadav form a formidable spin bowling combo that can pick wickets in a cluster and change the course of the game in the middle overs.
The spinner playing his first World Cup in England will look to continue his impressive run in the limited-overs format and produce some match winning performances for his country.
<h3>4. KL Rahul</h3>
<figure id="attachment_319727" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-319727" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-319727" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-319727" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
He might consider himself lucky to be selected in the squad ahead of batsmen like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-feels-ambati-rayudu-might-retire-after-world-cup-snub/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ambati Rayudu</a> and Rishabh Pant who have played much more ODI cricket than him in the recent past. But he was picked as the back-up opener for Rohit and Dhawan. KL will thus board the flight to England to feature in his first World Cup this summer. The stylish batsman likes to play orthodox shots and is pleasing to the eyes when in form.
He has just played 14 ODI matches and has scored 343 runs with an average of 34.30 and has one century to his name in the ODI format. Though he is designated for the opening slot, the chairman of selectors did keep the No. 4 option open based on the team management&#8217;s requirements.
Rahul will want to keep all the controversies aside and focus on his game. He knows it is his cricket that will be the talking point when he gets amongst the runs.
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<h3>5. Vijay Shankar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_332925" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-332925" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-332925" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Shankar.jpg" alt="Vijay Shankar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-332925" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Shankar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The idiom &#8220;One man&#8217;s loss is another man&#8217;s gain&#8221; fits perfectly in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitterati-think-vijay-shankar-is-lucky-to-make-the-cut-in-indias-world-cup-2019-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay Shankar</a>&#8216;s case. After being trolled for his horrific shown in the Nidhas Trophy final where he played four dot balls in the crucial 18th over of the game, Shankar was recalled to the India team after <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-scared-to-bowl-at-hardik-pandya-in-the-world-cup-lasith-malinga/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> was suspended by the BCCI for his controversial comments on a television show.
The 2.0 version of Shankar impressed immediately and has produced much better performance with both bat and ball. He has shown that he can stitch the partnerships and at the same time play the big shots when the need be.
His all-round skills seem to have given him the edge above other players and is the preferred contender for the No. 4 slot in the Indian batting line-up. Though he is still new to international cricket with just 9 ODI matches to his name, the all-rounder will have a key role to play in the coming World Cup and repay the faith shown by the selectors.
<h4 class="p1">Get the latest Cricket News and updates from World Cup 2019, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-match-predictions/">Match Predictions</a>, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/">Fantasy Cricket Tips </a>and lots more on <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/">CricTracker.com</a>.</h4>

These players have been in and around the team for a while thus making a strong case for their selection.

5 Indian players who are picked in the World Cup squad for first time

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on 15th April announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup to be played in England. The Men in