Configuring India’s ideal team combination for the ICC World Cup 2019? 

MIDDLE ORDER

India v Australia - ODI Series: Game 5

Virat Kohli(C): Virat Kohli will lead the Indian Team in the ICC World Cup 2019. Virat Kohli is the best batsman in the world, and he is a ‘Run Machine’ who is scoring ODI hundreds for fun now. Virat Kohli is already a modern-day legend, and he will be the key to India’s chances of another World Cup Glory.

Vijay Shankar: It might be an unpopular opinion, but the inclusion of Shankar can prove to be a masterstroke. His average of 47.70 with the bat in the first-class cricket shows his ability with the bat. Moreover, barring the last ODI, his batting skills were entirely on display whenever he got the chance to bat in the series against Australia. He is a good striker of the ball and also a good runner between the wickets which makes him an ideal candidate to bat at no. 4 in the World Cup.

Shankar is a supreme fielder, and his ability to bowl will provide an extra option to captain Kohli as he can be a useful bowler in the English conditions.

MS Dhoni(WK): 'Fastest hands in the World' MS Dhoni will be India’s ace behind the wickets. With all his experience and knowledge, he will be Team India’s guiding light in the World Cup. Mahi's insights from behind the stumps are going to be very crucial for the bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal. Because of his ability to remain calm under pressure situations and finish the matches, he will be the biggest asset to Virat Kohli.