3 pacers India must have in 2019 World Cup squad 

The Cricket World Cup is a massive tournament, and it is the most prestigious event in Cricket. It is less than five months away, and all top teams are preparing to win the ultimate title in cricket. A total of ten elite teams will participate in World Cup this year. India is undoubtedly one of the favourite teams to win the World Cup this year.

The Men in Blue had a memorable Australian tour where they won the Test and One Day series. India dominated in Australia and showed the character of a top team. As a matter of fact, it was India's first Test series victory in Australia. It was also India's maiden bilateral ODI series victory on Australian soil.

Presently, India is in New Zealand where they will play five ODI matches and three T20 matches. It will be the last overseas tour before the mega event in England. Team India will be aiming to replicate the performance of the Australian tour, and a remarkable performance will boost the confidence of the players.

India is slowly becoming the superpower of international cricket. India possesses great quality in batting, bowling, and fielding. India's batting has been awe-inspiring traditionally, as Indian cricket has produced several batting legends. India has had batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Virat Kohli and many more.

Nevertheless, India's bowling was a weak link for a long period. India never had a threatening bowling unit to become a superpower, but the scenario is changing. India has produced some top-notch bowlers, and they have helped India to win several matches.

India's pace bowling unit is magnificent, and they will play a pivotal role in the upcoming World Cup. Currently, India has many top-grade fast bowlers, and the selectors might have a hard time picking up the best possible pace attack for the World Cup. Here we discuss 3 Indian pacers who should be in the World Cup squad.

#3 Mohammed Shami

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Mohammed Shami is an integral part of the Indian Test squad, but he has not been a regular member in limited overs Cricket. But he returned to the ODI squad against Australia, and he had an impressive series. Shami played all three ODI matches against Australia, and he grabbed five wickets.

The right-arm fast bowler clocks 140 kmh regularly. He is also capable of taking crucial wickets at regular intervals. He was part of India's World Cup squad in 2015, and he had a notable tournament. Shami could be a handy option in England, and he can trouble the batsmen on the pace bowling friendly English pitches.

Shami is part of India's ODI squad against New Zealand. In fact, he took three wickets in the first game against the Kiwis, and he became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 100 wickets in ODI Cricket. Shami has taken 102 wickets in 56 matches at an average of 26.

#2 Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an important player in the Indian bowling unit. He is not a regular member of the Test squad, but he is a crucial bowler in the limited overs Cricket. He had an astonishing ODI series in Australia, and he was the highest wicket-taker for India. He picked 8 wickets in 3 games at an average of 17.37.

Bhuvneshwar has good pace, and he can swing the ball adeptly. Swing bowlers get a good swing in English conditions, and he could be a nightmare for the batsmen. Moreover, Kumar is an experienced player who has been playing international cricket for seven years. Kumar is acquainted with the English pitches, and he will play an essential role if India wants to win the World Cup trophy.

Kumar made his ODI debut in 2012. He has taken 107 ODI wickets in 99 matches at an average of 36. Kumar is also a useful batsman who can play handy knocks as a lower-order batsman.

#1 Jasprit Bumrah

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Jasprit Bumrah is the backbone of current Indian bowling unit. He is a regular member of all three formats, and he is equally impressive in each format. Bumrah has noteworthy pace, and he can consistently bowl at 140 kmh. He will play a crucial role if India wants to lift the World Cup in England.

Bumrah had an unforgettable Test series in Australia where he took 21 wickets in 4 Test matches. He was the joint highest wicket-taker with Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon. However, he was rested for the ODI series in Australia to reduce the workload. He is also rested for the New Zealand tour, as the World Cup is just five months away. India can not afford to lose their most bankable fast bowler due to an injury.

Bumrah has been playing ODI Cricket for three years, and he has brought a significant change in Indian bowling unit. He is known for deadly yorkers, and he is the most reliable bowler in the death overs. As a matter of fact, he can dismantle any batting line-up on his day. Presently, Bumrah is the number one ranked ODI bowler. He has taken 78 ODI wickets in 44 matches at an impressive average of 21.