Cricket World Cup 2019: 6 players who will be key to India's success

#1 Virat Kohli

And finally the cynosure, the wunderkind, the skipper himself. Perhaps the most predictable entry on the list, Virat Kohli beggars all description.

The way he has shot to fame and has cemented his position in the international cricket is one for the books. Even though the ineffable Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly irreplaceable, if there is someone who has come close to filling his massive boots, it has to be Virat Kohli.

The 29-year-old will skipper India's side in the upcoming World Cup and it is quite understandable that the fans have already pinned their hopes on the brilliance of the man.

Although it can be argued that the Royal Challengers Bangalore's captain is not adept at batting in the difficult English conditions as underpinned by his dismal performance in 2014, it is undeniable that Virat Kohli has improved his game by leaps and bounds in the years gone by and could throw down the gauntlet to all question marks in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.