ICC World Cup 2019: 3 players who can provide the X-factor for India

#2 Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja can contribute with his bowling and fielding

Before the IPL, it looked as though India's bowling lineup was well settled. They had four outright wicket taking bowlers in Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal. Hardik Pandya and Jadhav / Shankar filled in as the fifth bowler.

But Bhuvneshwar's form in the IPL was patchy and Kuldeep was hit all over the park. Meanwhile, Mohammad Shami has consistently taken wickets in the limited ODI opportunities he has been given, and is coming in on the back of a good IPL.

Ravindra Jadeja provides an interesting option as either the second spinner or the all-rounder in place of Jadhav. He can bowl economically and has a knack of taking crucial wickets.

As a left arm orthodox spinner Jadeja adds variety to the attack. He will also save a few runs in the field, and create a half chance here and there with his ability to throw down the stumps at will.

Jadeja's batting on the international stage has been far from convincing. But with the bat he will still be an upgrade over both Chahal and Kuldeep.

Should India choose to play Shami instead of Bhuvi, the tail will become very long. Even with Bhuvi playing, it will still be unreliable. Jadeja's batting is suited for the number eight spot; he can replace one of Chahal and Kuldeep in the team.

Also, if India decide to gamble and go bowling heavy, Jadeja could double up as the second all-rounder alongside Hardik and the four front-line bowlers. An added positive is his relationship with Dhoni - who has always brought out the best in him at CSK.