At the start of the year, the white ball cricket started its road trip in order to rejuvenate from the red ball humdrum routine. This road trip of ODI cricket encompassed numerous tourist spots, but the major attractions were going to be IPL 2019 and CWC 2019. The tourists have already cherished the spectacle of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-match-31-mi-vs-rcb-funniest-memes-from-the-match/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a>, and now it is time for them to visit the iconic destination of WC. As the journey is headed in the right direction there are still moments to be enjoyed on the way before the bus reaches England.

As the gala event will take place in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/england-cricketer-dawid-malan-picks-his-all-time-xi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> all the Indian fans will be craving for the repetition of 1983 heroics. India is one of the favourites to lift the trophy with its star-studded cast. As the BCCI has announced the 15-man squad, some players might be dreaming, and some of them may be feeling the pinch of missing out on a lottery. In every WC there will be some new faces in the squad as they may have replaced the stars who played in the last tourney.

1) Vijay Shankar &#8211; Ajinkya Rahane

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Vijay-Shankar-Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333190" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Shankar-Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg" alt="Vijay Shankar - Ajinkya Rahane" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333190" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Shankar &#8211; Ajinkya Rahane. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-sanjay-manjrekar-feels-ajinkya-rahane-is-not-a-proper-t20-player-or-captain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a> was a regular in the ODI set-up before the last WC in Australia. At that time the team used him as a back-up opener but due to the successful pair of Rohit-Dhawan, he was pushed to the no. 4 in most of the matches. In order to utilize his talent, the Indian team gave him the mantle of no. 4 in the CWC 2015. He played a couple of good innings but he failed to deliver consistency which is mandatory in such events.

The TN all-rounder, Vijay Shankar was not in the scheme of Indian selectors until a year ago. In very few ties Shankar has shown his potential with the bat and ball and has particularly impressed everybody with his exploits while batting at no. 4. Like Rahane, Vijay Shankar is a sound batsman with classic technique and his bowling is an added bonus for the captain. This WC can be his career-defining series, as he is given the role which Rahane performed in the last edition.

2) Kedhar Jadhav &#8211; Suresh Raina

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Kedhar-Jadhav-Suresh-Raina.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333185" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kedhar-Jadhav-Suresh-Raina.jpg" alt="Kedhar Jadhav - Suresh Raina" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333185" class="wp-caption-text">Kedhar Jadhav &#8211; Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Suresh Raina is a star of the Indian cricket history as he is a World Cup winner. Raina started his cricketing journey with his batting prowess as he had the power game and inventive shots in his repertoire. In the last edition, Raina was used the no. 6 batsmen and a part-time bowler who can chip in with crucial wickets. In 2015 WC Raina justified his role with useful cameos and a brilliant century against Zimbabwe.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-rohit-sharma-keeps-his-promise-to-kedar-jadhav-who-had-won-the-game-against-mi-in-last-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kedar Jadhav</a> is going to play his first WC and till now he has impressed everybody with his skills. Like Raina, the Pune batsman also has the ability to hit big shots. He can also contribute with his uncanny bowling. Jadhav plays spin well which is an important aspect in middle overs and can also contribute with useful runs down the order. Most of the times Jadhav has been under the radar but he has contributed immensely in the last two years which is similar to Raina&#8217;s role in the past.

3) Dinesh Karthik &#8211; Ambati Rayudu

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Dinesh-Karthik-Ambati-Rayudu.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333186" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dinesh-Karthik-Ambati-Rayudu.jpg" alt="Dinesh Karthik - Ambati Rayudu" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333186" class="wp-caption-text">Dinesh Karthik &#8211; Ambati Rayudu. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

From his young days, Ambati Rayudu was considered a future prospect for the Indian team. He never got enough opportunities to prove his worth as a batsman or wicket-keeper. Rayadu is one of the few players who has been dropped in the past, even after averaging 50 in ODI cricket. In the last World Cup, he was selected in the squad as a back-up keeper but didn&#8217;t play any game in the entire tournament.

When <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dinesh-karthik-delighted-after-dream-selection-in-the-world-cup-2019-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a> burst into the scene he was considered the next big thing in Indian cricket. He was a good batsman and an efficient keeper, but the arrival of MS Dhoni always kept him on the fringe of team selection. Like Rayudu, Karthik has been carrying drinks for a long part of his career as the chances were few. This time Dinesh is selected as the back-up option for MSD, and he may again warm the benches for most of the time.

4) Hardik Pandya &#8211; Mohit Sharma

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Hardik-Pandya-Mohit-Sharma.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333192" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-Mohit-Sharma.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya - Mohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333192" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya &#8211; Mohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Mohit Sharma, the Haryana speedster is one of the rare bowlers who can bowl in the powerplays and as well as in the death overs. After back-to-back successful IPL seasons, the selectors gave him a ticket to the 2015 WC. He surprised everybody with his brilliant performances at the highest level, as he played the 3rd bowler&#8217;s role in true sense. Though Mohit Sharma was a replacement player he played all the WC matches and generated good numbers.

<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> has been a star for the Indian team and as well as for his IPL franchise MI from a couple of years. In his initial days, the captain used him as a pinch-hitter who can also contribute with the ball. Over time the all-rounder sharpened his skills and now he is an integral part of the squad. In this WC, Pandya is going to get a new role, 3rd seamer of the team which is similar to the role given to Mohit in the last edition. He can be the surprise package alike Mohit Sharma.

5) Jasprit Bumrah &#8211; Umesh Yadav

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Jasprit-Bumrah-Umesh-Yadav.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333188" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah-Umesh-Yadav.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah - Umesh Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333188" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah &#8211; Umesh Yadav. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Vidarbha pacer, Umesh Yadav was always a captain&#8217;s delight as he possesses raw pace. In CWC 2015 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/umesh-yadav-feels-he-is-fit-as-the-fourth-bowler-in-the-indian-team-for-world-cup-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Umesh</a> was the strike bowler for the Men in Blue, for his skill of picking up crucial wickets. With his pace and action, he generated bounce on the Australian pitches and formed a lethal combination with Mohammad Shami. Umesh Yadav was the architect of India&#8217;s run to semi-finals, as he took 18 wickets in 8 matches.

Nowadays, Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in world cricket. He has an uncanny bowling action with which he can generate uneven bounce on true surfaces. Bumrah is a breakthrough bowler and he can keep the batsman on backfoot with his pace. Bumrah can bowl in the powerplays, and he is a master in the death overs. He can be a match winner for the Indian team in this WC, a role which Umesh played in 2015 WC.

6) Kuldeep Yadav &#8211; Ravichandran Ashwin

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Kuldeep-Yadav-Ravichandran-Ashwin.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333195" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kuldeep-Yadav-Ravichandran-Ashwin.jpg" alt="Kuldeep Yadav - Ravichandran Ashwin" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333195" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav &#8211; Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Ravi Ashwin has been a champion for the Indian team with his off-spin bowling. He is a smart cricketer, who outsmarts the batsmen with his set of plans. In WC 2015, Ashwin was one of the vital cogs of the team, as he had variations in his armoury. He outfoxed 13 batsmen in 8 matches with an economy rate of 4.5. Ravi bowled as a lead spinner and provided the important breakthroughs for his captain.

The Chinaman, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kuldeep-yadav-wishes-to-nail-a-fifer-in-the-2019-world-cup-semi-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Yadav</a> is the lead spinner for the Indian team in the WC 2019. With his unique skill-set and variations, Kuldeep can be the game changer in this edition. Kuldeep has the knack of taking wickets, and he always bowls attacking lines even on flat pitches. India needs a bowler who can enforce himself on the opposition, and Kuldeep can take up this role which is similar to Ashwin&#8217;s role in WC 2015.

7) Yuzvendra Chahal &#8211; Axar Patel

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Yuzvendra-Chahal-Axar-Patel.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333197" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal-Axar-Patel.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal - Axar Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333197" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal &#8211; Axar Patel. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The left arm off-spinner is a perfect recipe for the white ball cricket. Axar Patel can bowl tight spells and can provide the required balance to the side with his efficient batting. Axar Patel has been on the fringe of the Indian team with his all-round abilities. In CWC 2015 Axar Patel was selected in the squad as a back-up spinner. He didn&#8217;t play any game, as India&#8217;s first choice tweakers were having a good tournament.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-rcb-can-still-make-it-to-the-playoffs-feels-yuzvendra-chahal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> is a leg-spinner who is always hungry for wickets. In the last couple of years, Chahal has been a match winner for the Indian team in white ball cricket. Chahal is a wicket-taking option for the team, as he has the courage to bowl attacking lines. Like Axar, Chahal can bowl tight spells, and he can be the lead spinner if chances are given to him, but Jadeja&#8217;s presence may keep him out of the playing XI.

8) KL Rahul &#8211; Stuart Binny

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/KL-Rahul-Stuart-Binny.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333200" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-Stuart-Binny.jpg" alt="KL Rahul - Stuart Binny" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333200" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul &#8211; Stuart Binny. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Stuart Binny is an all-rounder who has the ability to swing the ball in the air and off the pitch and with bat he has the power game. Binny is a regular in his domestic side because of his match-winning contributions. Apart from a couple of good performances, Binny has never been consistent with his skills for India. He was one of the members of WC 2015 squad, as India didn&#8217;t have a fast bowling all-rounder in the set-up, but he didn&#8217;t get a game in the whole event.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunil-gavaskar-picks-kl-rahul-as-indias-no-4-for-the-upcoming-world-cup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> is a batsman of high calibre as he can play awe-inspiring shots with ease. He has the ability to score runs even on good balls and can destroy any bowling line-up on his day. Like Binny, Rahul has not been consistent with his skills in international outings. The right-hander has been in good form in the ongoing IPL, and that&#8217;s why he has been picked as a back-up opener for the WC. But if the regular openers fire then it will be difficult for Rahul to break into the playing XI.

In a country like India, there are many breakout stars but very few cricketers get the opportunity to play the WC for the nation. India&#8217;s current WC squad has some fresh faces and most of them have some similarities to the stars whom they replaced from the last edition.

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At the start of the year, the white ball cricket started its road trip in order to rejuvenate from the red ball humdrum routine. This road trip of ODI cricket encompassed numerous tourist spots, but the major attractions were going to be IPL 2019 and CWC 2019. The tourists have already cherished the spectacle of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-match-31-mi-vs-rcb-funniest-memes-from-the-match/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a>, and now it is time for them to visit the iconic destination of WC. As the journey is headed in the right direction there are still moments to be enjoyed on the way before the bus reaches England.
As the gala event will take place in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/england-cricketer-dawid-malan-picks-his-all-time-xi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> all the Indian fans will be craving for the repetition of 1983 heroics. India is one of the favourites to lift the trophy with its star-studded cast. As the BCCI has announced the 15-man squad, some players might be dreaming, and some of them may be feeling the pinch of missing out on a lottery. In every WC there will be some new faces in the squad as they may have replaced the stars who played in the last tourney.
1) Vijay Shankar – Ajinkya Rahane
<figure id="attachment_333190" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333190" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Vijay-Shankar-Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-333190" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Shankar-Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg" alt="Vijay Shankar - Ajinkya Rahane" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333190" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Shankar – Ajinkya Rahane. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-sanjay-manjrekar-feels-ajinkya-rahane-is-not-a-proper-t20-player-or-captain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a> was a regular in the ODI set-up before the last WC in Australia. At that time the team used him as a back-up opener but due to the successful pair of Rohit-Dhawan, he was pushed to the no. 4 in most of the matches. In order to utilize his talent, the Indian team gave him the mantle of no. 4 in the CWC 2015. He played a couple of good innings but he failed to deliver consistency which is mandatory in such events.
The TN all-rounder, Vijay Shankar was not in the scheme of Indian selectors until a year ago. In very few ties Shankar has shown his potential with the bat and ball and has particularly impressed everybody with his exploits while batting at no. 4. Like Rahane, Vijay Shankar is a sound batsman with classic technique and his bowling is an added bonus for the captain. This WC can be his career-defining series, as he is given the role which Rahane performed in the last edition.

2) Kedhar Jadhav – Suresh Raina
<figure id="attachment_333185" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333185" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Kedhar-Jadhav-Suresh-Raina.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-333185" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kedhar-Jadhav-Suresh-Raina.jpg" alt="Kedhar Jadhav - Suresh Raina" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333185" class="wp-caption-text">Kedhar Jadhav – Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Suresh Raina is a star of the Indian cricket history as he is a World Cup winner. Raina started his cricketing journey with his batting prowess as he had the power game and inventive shots in his repertoire. In the last edition, Raina was used the no. 6 batsmen and a part-time bowler who can chip in with crucial wickets. In 2015 WC Raina justified his role with useful cameos and a brilliant century against Zimbabwe.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-rohit-sharma-keeps-his-promise-to-kedar-jadhav-who-had-won-the-game-against-mi-in-last-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kedar Jadhav</a> is going to play his first WC and till now he has impressed everybody with his skills. Like Raina, the Pune batsman also has the ability to hit big shots. He can also contribute with his uncanny bowling. Jadhav plays spin well which is an important aspect in middle overs and can also contribute with useful runs down the order. Most of the times Jadhav has been under the radar but he has contributed immensely in the last two years which is similar to Raina’s role in the past.

3) Dinesh Karthik – Ambati Rayudu
<figure id="attachment_333186" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333186" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Dinesh-Karthik-Ambati-Rayudu.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-333186" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dinesh-Karthik-Ambati-Rayudu.jpg" alt="Dinesh Karthik - Ambati Rayudu" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333186" class="wp-caption-text">Dinesh Karthik – Ambati Rayudu. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
From his young days, Ambati Rayudu was considered a future prospect for the Indian team. He never got enough opportunities to prove his worth as a batsman or wicket-keeper. Rayadu is one of the few players who has been dropped in the past, even after averaging 50 in ODI cricket. In the last World Cup, he was selected in the squad as a back-up keeper but didn’t play any game in the entire tournament.
When <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dinesh-karthik-delighted-after-dream-selection-in-the-world-cup-2019-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a> burst into the scene he was considered the next big thing in Indian cricket. He was a good batsman and an efficient keeper, but the arrival of MS Dhoni always kept him on the fringe of team selection. Like Rayudu, Karthik has been carrying drinks for a long part of his career as the chances were few. This time Dinesh is selected as the back-up option for MSD, and he may again warm the benches for most of the time.

4) Hardik Pandya – Mohit Sharma
<figure id="attachment_333192" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333192" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Hardik-Pandya-Mohit-Sharma.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-333192" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-Mohit-Sharma.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya - Mohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333192" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya – Mohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Mohit Sharma, the Haryana speedster is one of the rare bowlers who can bowl in the powerplays and as well as in the death overs. After back-to-back successful IPL seasons, the selectors gave him a ticket to the 2015 WC. He surprised everybody with his brilliant performances at the highest level, as he played the 3rd bowler’s role in true sense. Though Mohit Sharma was a replacement player he played all the WC matches and generated good numbers.
<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> has been a star for the Indian team and as well as for his IPL franchise MI from a couple of years. In his initial days, the captain used him as a pinch-hitter who can also contribute with the ball. Over time the all-rounder sharpened his skills and now he is an integral part of the squad. In this WC, Pandya is going to get a new role, 3rd seamer of the team which is similar to the role given to Mohit in the last edition. He can be the surprise package alike Mohit Sharma.

5) Jasprit Bumrah – Umesh Yadav
<figure id="attachment_333188" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333188" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Jasprit-Bumrah-Umesh-Yadav.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-333188" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah-Umesh-Yadav.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah - Umesh Yadav" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333188" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah – Umesh Yadav. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The Vidarbha pacer, Umesh Yadav was always a captain’s delight as he possesses raw pace. In CWC 2015 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/umesh-yadav-feels-he-is-fit-as-the-fourth-bowler-in-the-indian-team-for-world-cup-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Umesh</a> was the strike bowler for the Men in Blue, for his skill of picking up crucial wickets. With his pace and action, he generated bounce on the Australian pitches and formed a lethal combination with Mohammad Shami. Umesh Yadav was the architect of India’s run to semi-finals, as he took 18 wickets in 8 matches.
Nowadays, Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in world cricket. He has an uncanny bowling action with which he can generate uneven bounce on true surfaces. Bumrah is a breakthrough bowler and he can keep the batsman on backfoot with his pace. Bumrah can bowl in the powerplays, and he is a master in the death overs. He can be a match winner for the Indian team in this WC, a role which Umesh played in 2015 WC.

6) Kuldeep Yadav – Ravichandran Ashwin
<figure id="attachment_333195" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333195" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Kuldeep-Yadav-Ravichandran-Ashwin.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-333195" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kuldeep-Yadav-Ravichandran-Ashwin.jpg" alt="Kuldeep Yadav - Ravichandran Ashwin" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333195" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav – Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Ravi Ashwin has been a champion for the Indian team with his off-spin bowling. He is a smart cricketer, who outsmarts the batsmen with his set of plans. In WC 2015, Ashwin was one of the vital cogs of the team, as he had variations in his armoury. He outfoxed 13 batsmen in 8 matches with an economy rate of 4.5. Ravi bowled as a lead spinner and provided the important breakthroughs for his captain.
The Chinaman, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kuldeep-yadav-wishes-to-nail-a-fifer-in-the-2019-world-cup-semi-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Yadav</a> is the lead spinner for the Indian team in the WC 2019. With his unique skill-set and variations, Kuldeep can be the game changer in this edition. Kuldeep has the knack of taking wickets, and he always bowls attacking lines even on flat pitches. India needs a bowler who can enforce himself on the opposition, and Kuldeep can take up this role which is similar to Ashwin’s role in WC 2015.

7) Yuzvendra Chahal – Axar Patel
<figure id="attachment_333197" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333197" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Yuzvendra-Chahal-Axar-Patel.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-333197" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal-Axar-Patel.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal - Axar Patel" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333197" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal – Axar Patel. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The left arm off-spinner is a perfect recipe for the white ball cricket. Axar Patel can bowl tight spells and can provide the required balance to the side with his efficient batting. Axar Patel has been on the fringe of the Indian team with his all-round abilities. In CWC 2015 Axar Patel was selected in the squad as a back-up spinner. He didn’t play any game, as India’s first choice tweakers were having a good tournament.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-rcb-can-still-make-it-to-the-playoffs-feels-yuzvendra-chahal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> is a leg-spinner who is always hungry for wickets. In the last couple of years, Chahal has been a match winner for the Indian team in white ball cricket. Chahal is a wicket-taking option for the team, as he has the courage to bowl attacking lines. Like Axar, Chahal can bowl tight spells, and he can be the lead spinner if chances are given to him, but Jadeja’s presence may keep him out of the playing XI.
8) KL Rahul – Stuart Binny
<figure id="attachment_333200" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333200" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/KL-Rahul-Stuart-Binny.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-333200" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-Stuart-Binny.jpg" alt="KL Rahul - Stuart Binny" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333200" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul – Stuart Binny. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Stuart Binny is an all-rounder who has the ability to swing the ball in the air and off the pitch and with bat he has the power game. Binny is a regular in his domestic side because of his match-winning contributions. Apart from a couple of good performances, Binny has never been consistent with his skills for India. He was one of the members of WC 2015 squad, as India didn’t have a fast bowling all-rounder in the set-up, but he didn’t get a game in the whole event.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunil-gavaskar-picks-kl-rahul-as-indias-no-4-for-the-upcoming-world-cup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> is a batsman of high calibre as he can play awe-inspiring shots with ease. He has the ability to score runs even on good balls and can destroy any bowling line-up on his day. Like Binny, Rahul has not been consistent with his skills in international outings. The right-hander has been in good form in the ongoing IPL, and that’s why he has been picked as a back-up opener for the WC. But if the regular openers fire then it will be difficult for Rahul to break into the playing XI.
In a country like India, there are many breakout stars but very few cricketers get the opportunity to play the WC for the nation. India’s current WC squad has some fresh faces and most of them have some similarities to the stars whom they replaced from the last edition.
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At the start of the year, the white ball cricket started its road trip in order to rejuvenate from the red ball humdrum routine. This road trip of ODI cricket encompassed numerous tourist spots, but the major attractions were going to be IPL 2019 and CWC 2019. The tourists have already cherished the spectacle of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-match-31-mi-vs-rcb-funniest-memes-from-the-match/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a>, and now it is time for them to visit the iconic destination of WC. As the journey is headed in the right direction there are still moments to be enjoyed on the way before the bus reaches England.
As the gala event will take place in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/england-cricketer-dawid-malan-picks-his-all-time-xi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a> all the Indian fans will be craving for the repetition of 1983 heroics. India is one of the favourites to lift the trophy with its star-studded cast. As the BCCI has announced the 15-man squad, some players might be dreaming, and some of them may be feeling the pinch of missing out on a lottery. In every WC there will be some new faces in the squad as they may have replaced the stars who played in the last tourney.
1) Vijay Shankar &#8211; Ajinkya Rahane
<figure id="attachment_333190" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333190" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Vijay-Shankar-Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333190" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Vijay-Shankar-Ajinkya-Rahane.jpg" alt="Vijay Shankar - Ajinkya Rahane" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333190" class="wp-caption-text">Vijay Shankar &#8211; Ajinkya Rahane. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-sanjay-manjrekar-feels-ajinkya-rahane-is-not-a-proper-t20-player-or-captain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane</a> was a regular in the ODI set-up before the last WC in Australia. At that time the team used him as a back-up opener but due to the successful pair of Rohit-Dhawan, he was pushed to the no. 4 in most of the matches. In order to utilize his talent, the Indian team gave him the mantle of no. 4 in the CWC 2015. He played a couple of good innings but he failed to deliver consistency which is mandatory in such events.
The TN all-rounder, Vijay Shankar was not in the scheme of Indian selectors until a year ago. In very few ties Shankar has shown his potential with the bat and ball and has particularly impressed everybody with his exploits while batting at no. 4. Like Rahane, Vijay Shankar is a sound batsman with classic technique and his bowling is an added bonus for the captain. This WC can be his career-defining series, as he is given the role which Rahane performed in the last edition.

2) Kedhar Jadhav &#8211; Suresh Raina
<figure id="attachment_333185" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333185" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Kedhar-Jadhav-Suresh-Raina.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333185" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kedhar-Jadhav-Suresh-Raina.jpg" alt="Kedhar Jadhav - Suresh Raina" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333185" class="wp-caption-text">Kedhar Jadhav &#8211; Suresh Raina. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Suresh Raina is a star of the Indian cricket history as he is a World Cup winner. Raina started his cricketing journey with his batting prowess as he had the power game and inventive shots in his repertoire. In the last edition, Raina was used the no. 6 batsmen and a part-time bowler who can chip in with crucial wickets. In 2015 WC Raina justified his role with useful cameos and a brilliant century against Zimbabwe.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-rohit-sharma-keeps-his-promise-to-kedar-jadhav-who-had-won-the-game-against-mi-in-last-edition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kedar Jadhav</a> is going to play his first WC and till now he has impressed everybody with his skills. Like Raina, the Pune batsman also has the ability to hit big shots. He can also contribute with his uncanny bowling. Jadhav plays spin well which is an important aspect in middle overs and can also contribute with useful runs down the order. Most of the times Jadhav has been under the radar but he has contributed immensely in the last two years which is similar to Raina&#8217;s role in the past.

3) Dinesh Karthik &#8211; Ambati Rayudu
<figure id="attachment_333186" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333186" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Dinesh-Karthik-Ambati-Rayudu.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333186" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dinesh-Karthik-Ambati-Rayudu.jpg" alt="Dinesh Karthik - Ambati Rayudu" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333186" class="wp-caption-text">Dinesh Karthik &#8211; Ambati Rayudu. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
From his young days, Ambati Rayudu was considered a future prospect for the Indian team. He never got enough opportunities to prove his worth as a batsman or wicket-keeper. Rayadu is one of the few players who has been dropped in the past, even after averaging 50 in ODI cricket. In the last World Cup, he was selected in the squad as a back-up keeper but didn&#8217;t play any game in the entire tournament.
When <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dinesh-karthik-delighted-after-dream-selection-in-the-world-cup-2019-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dinesh Karthik</a> burst into the scene he was considered the next big thing in Indian cricket. He was a good batsman and an efficient keeper, but the arrival of MS Dhoni always kept him on the fringe of team selection. Like Rayudu, Karthik has been carrying drinks for a long part of his career as the chances were few. This time Dinesh is selected as the back-up option for MSD, and he may again warm the benches for most of the time.

4) Hardik Pandya &#8211; Mohit Sharma
<figure id="attachment_333192" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333192" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Hardik-Pandya-Mohit-Sharma.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333192" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-Mohit-Sharma.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya - Mohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333192" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya &#8211; Mohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Mohit Sharma, the Haryana speedster is one of the rare bowlers who can bowl in the powerplays and as well as in the death overs. After back-to-back successful IPL seasons, the selectors gave him a ticket to the 2015 WC. He surprised everybody with his brilliant performances at the highest level, as he played the 3rd bowler&#8217;s role in true sense. Though Mohit Sharma was a replacement player he played all the WC matches and generated good numbers.
<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> has been a star for the Indian team and as well as for his IPL franchise MI from a couple of years. In his initial days, the captain used him as a pinch-hitter who can also contribute with the ball. Over time the all-rounder sharpened his skills and now he is an integral part of the squad. In this WC, Pandya is going to get a new role, 3rd seamer of the team which is similar to the role given to Mohit in the last edition. He can be the surprise package alike Mohit Sharma.

5) Jasprit Bumrah &#8211; Umesh Yadav
<figure id="attachment_333188" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333188" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Jasprit-Bumrah-Umesh-Yadav.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333188" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jasprit-Bumrah-Umesh-Yadav.jpg" alt="Jasprit Bumrah - Umesh Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333188" class="wp-caption-text">Jasprit Bumrah &#8211; Umesh Yadav. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The Vidarbha pacer, Umesh Yadav was always a captain&#8217;s delight as he possesses raw pace. In CWC 2015 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/umesh-yadav-feels-he-is-fit-as-the-fourth-bowler-in-the-indian-team-for-world-cup-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Umesh</a> was the strike bowler for the Men in Blue, for his skill of picking up crucial wickets. With his pace and action, he generated bounce on the Australian pitches and formed a lethal combination with Mohammad Shami. Umesh Yadav was the architect of India&#8217;s run to semi-finals, as he took 18 wickets in 8 matches.
Nowadays, Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in world cricket. He has an uncanny bowling action with which he can generate uneven bounce on true surfaces. Bumrah is a breakthrough bowler and he can keep the batsman on backfoot with his pace. Bumrah can bowl in the powerplays, and he is a master in the death overs. He can be a match winner for the Indian team in this WC, a role which Umesh played in 2015 WC.

6) Kuldeep Yadav &#8211; Ravichandran Ashwin
<figure id="attachment_333195" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333195" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Kuldeep-Yadav-Ravichandran-Ashwin.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333195" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kuldeep-Yadav-Ravichandran-Ashwin.jpg" alt="Kuldeep Yadav - Ravichandran Ashwin" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333195" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav &#8211; Ravichandran Ashwin. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Ravi Ashwin has been a champion for the Indian team with his off-spin bowling. He is a smart cricketer, who outsmarts the batsmen with his set of plans. In WC 2015, Ashwin was one of the vital cogs of the team, as he had variations in his armoury. He outfoxed 13 batsmen in 8 matches with an economy rate of 4.5. Ravi bowled as a lead spinner and provided the important breakthroughs for his captain.
The Chinaman, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kuldeep-yadav-wishes-to-nail-a-fifer-in-the-2019-world-cup-semi-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Yadav</a> is the lead spinner for the Indian team in the WC 2019. With his unique skill-set and variations, Kuldeep can be the game changer in this edition. Kuldeep has the knack of taking wickets, and he always bowls attacking lines even on flat pitches. India needs a bowler who can enforce himself on the opposition, and Kuldeep can take up this role which is similar to Ashwin&#8217;s role in WC 2015.

7) Yuzvendra Chahal &#8211; Axar Patel
<figure id="attachment_333197" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333197" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/Yuzvendra-Chahal-Axar-Patel.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333197" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal-Axar-Patel.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal - Axar Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333197" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal &#8211; Axar Patel. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The left arm off-spinner is a perfect recipe for the white ball cricket. Axar Patel can bowl tight spells and can provide the required balance to the side with his efficient batting. Axar Patel has been on the fringe of the Indian team with his all-round abilities. In CWC 2015 Axar Patel was selected in the squad as a back-up spinner. He didn&#8217;t play any game, as India&#8217;s first choice tweakers were having a good tournament.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-rcb-can-still-make-it-to-the-playoffs-feels-yuzvendra-chahal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> is a leg-spinner who is always hungry for wickets. In the last couple of years, Chahal has been a match winner for the Indian team in white ball cricket. Chahal is a wicket-taking option for the team, as he has the courage to bowl attacking lines. Like Axar, Chahal can bowl tight spells, and he can be the lead spinner if chances are given to him, but Jadeja&#8217;s presence may keep him out of the playing XI.
8) KL Rahul &#8211; Stuart Binny
<figure id="attachment_333200" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-333200" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2019/04/KL-Rahul-Stuart-Binny.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-333200" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-Stuart-Binny.jpg" alt="KL Rahul - Stuart Binny" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-333200" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul &#8211; Stuart Binny. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Stuart Binny is an all-rounder who has the ability to swing the ball in the air and off the pitch and with bat he has the power game. Binny is a regular in his domestic side because of his match-winning contributions. Apart from a couple of good performances, Binny has never been consistent with his skills for India. He was one of the members of WC 2015 squad, as India didn&#8217;t have a fast bowling all-rounder in the set-up, but he didn&#8217;t get a game in the whole event.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunil-gavaskar-picks-kl-rahul-as-indias-no-4-for-the-upcoming-world-cup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a> is a batsman of high calibre as he can play awe-inspiring shots with ease. He has the ability to score runs even on good balls and can destroy any bowling line-up on his day. Like Binny, Rahul has not been consistent with his skills in international outings. The right-hander has been in good form in the ongoing IPL, and that&#8217;s why he has been picked as a back-up opener for the WC. But if the regular openers fire then it will be difficult for Rahul to break into the playing XI.
In a country like India, there are many breakout stars but very few cricketers get the opportunity to play the WC for the nation. India&#8217;s current WC squad has some fresh faces and most of them have some similarities to the stars whom they replaced from the last edition.
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World Cup 2019: Players in 2015 CWC and their replacement in CWC 2019

The selection was based mainly on the performances in the recent outings.