Finally, the Indian National Cricket Team has announced their squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019. They took a few bold calls and went ahead with the players, who can be useful in multiple ways for the team. Virat Kohli will be leading the side while Rohit Sharma will be his deputy. Meanwhile, we figured out 8 Indian Players, who are all set to don the world cup Jersey for the first time in their career.
Here are they:
1. KL Rahul:
The stylish stroke-player has been travelling with the team for quite a while now but, unfortunately, he never got enough chances to survive in the playing XI. He has gone through a lot in recent times, however, he has been brilliant in regaining his form and got the nod for World Cup.
2. Vijay Shankar:
The last few months have been brilliant for Vijay Shankar. Out of nowhere, he made into the Indian team and shown a lot of stability as the batsman. Within quick time, he gained the trust of the selectors to seal the spot.
3. Kedar Jadhav:
The all-rounder has turned out to be the golden player of the Indian team. Kedar Jadhav got the knack of scoring runs for the time with his unorthodox strokes and also got the brilliant hand to give those crucial breakthroughs for the team.
4. Dinesh Karthik:
It has been quite a story for Karthik. He was in and out of the team for quite a few months now. The flamboyant striker of the ball outsmarted Rishabh Pant to seal the spot in the team. His wicket-keeping skills helped him to garner a place in the side.
5. Yuzvendra Chahal:
Chahal is one of those brilliant Wrist spinners in world cricket. He made a tremendous impact in the game of cricket with his sensational bowling display. More often than not, he delivered the goods for India thus bagged the place ahead of Ashwin.
6. Kuldeep Yadav:
The left-hand Chinaman bowler was brilliant for quite a few months now for the Indian National Cricket Team. He is bowling in tandem with Chahal to deliver those match-winning spells for the team. He would be a certain starter in the playing XI for India.
7. Hardik Pandya:
Yet another player, who helped the Indian cricket to evolve further. He is one of the most reliable players for India going the ICC World Cup 2019. Hardik Pandya got skills of whacking the ball as per situation and can deliver those crucial overs for the team in middle overs.
8. Jasprit Bumrah:
The right-handed fast bowler has been brilliant for the team in the last few years. He became the number one bowler in the ODI format of the game. Currently, he is one of the best death bowlers in the world without a ray of doubt. His form would be crucial for India to win the glorious trophy.