3 Indian players whose inclusion might be risky in the World Cup squad

India will look to erase the memories of their title defence in 2015 and look to win the World Cup in England next year. However, the selectors may still be in confusion regarding the balance of the squad. Although the ODI series against West Indies might clear a lot of confusions, the selectors might still have to take some hard decisions while selecting the World Cup squad. These hard decisions might include risks by selecting a few players to the World Cup squad.

In this slideshow, we will analyze as to why including these players in the World Cup squad would be risky for the Indian team.

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#1 Kedar Jadhav

Considering Kedar's constant injury troubles, it might be risky for the team management to include him in the World Cup squad. Although Kedar has got very few opportunities to impress with the bat in recent times, he has made a place for himself in the squad largely due to his bowling exploits.

His unorthodox bowling style has often broken crucial partnerships and resulted wickets in a heap. His contribution in the home series against New Zealand and the recently concluded Asia Cup has been immense. Kedar Jadhav played the first match of IPL 2018 before he was ruled out of the tournaments due to an injury.

He then made a comeback to the Asia Cup squad and injured himself after helping India win the trophy in the final. With Hardik Pandya also injury-prone, it would be difficult to have both of them in the team. Kedar is also a liability in the field and is slow in running between the wickets.

With India testing Rishabh Pant for the finisher's role in the Windies series, Kedar's position in the team could also be threatened.

#2 K Khaleel Ahmed

FINAL - ICC Under 19 World Cup

K Khaleel Ahmed is probably the only left-arm seamer who has shown glimpses of becoming the next Zaheer Khan. After a successful U-19 campaign this year, Khaleel impressed with good performances in the domestic level. Although he got very few chances in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad, he got a chance to play for India very soon in the limited overs.

However considering his inexperience at the highest level, it would be a difficult decision for the management to make regarding his inclusion in the World Cup squad. Khaleel offers variety to the Indian bowling line-up but he can also be a liability when the match goes down to the wire. He is still young and the opposition batsmen will look to target him.

Well, risks are to be taken if India needs to win the trophy next year and this is one risk they would like to take.

#3 Ravindra Jadeja

India v West Indies - 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

Ravindra Jadeja recently made a comeback to the ODI squad as a replacement to the injured Axar Patel. He impressed big time on his comeback match with a four-wicket haul. He has also been batting well in the Test matches. His acrobatics in the field are well known.

However, being an off-spinner, Jaddu might have a difficult time on the green pitches of England. He relies highly on his accuracy and if he misses it, he might get hit out of the park. He has still not proved himself as a reliable batsman at no. 7 and overseas batting conditions are harder for such a player.

Also, including three spinners in a 15 member squad is a luxury India cannot afford right now. Hence, Hardik has a higher chance of being India's all-rounder at the World Cup.