CWC 2019: Four Indian players who might be playing their last World Cup

The ICC World Cup 2019 is less than a month away and the anticipation for the tournament is increasing with each passing day. The 2019 World Cup in England is expected to be a run fest as the pitches usually support batting.

Every team participating in this tournament would have made their squad to get a perfect balance between youth and experience and India is one such team who have done exactly that. India seems to have a right blend of youth and experience and their squad can be considered as one of the best alongside England.

Some of those experienced players playing in the world cup are usually on the wrong side of age. They are usually past their prime and that means, they might be around until the next World Cup.

In this slideshow, we take a look at the four players from the Indian squad who might be playing their last World Cup.

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#4 Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik

One of the most talked about selections in world cup squad for India was Dinesh Karthik. Karthik is selected as the second choice wicket-keeper behind MS Dhoni and he pipped Rishabh Pant for that spot.

Karthik is currently 33-years-old and considering the players breathing down his neck, he might not be around for the 2023 World Cup. In his career for India in ODI cricket thus far, he has had many ups and downs but his experience at the top level is something that would help in England.

If his recent form is anything to go by, he might prove to be a very important squad player for India. Karthik would be hoping to put on a display in England as he might not be around for another World Cup.

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#3 Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan

India's explosive opener and the other half of that terrific opening partnership, Shikhar Dhawan could be playing his last World Cup in England. Shikhar alongside Rohit Sharma have been mainstays of the Indian batting unit, especially white ball cricket.

India's top 3 is currently regarded as one of the world's best. Dhawan is currently 33-years-old and keeping age in mind, this might be his last ODI World Cup. The competition for places is increasing in India day by day and sooner rather than later, young players will start getting their opportunities.

Dhawan has always been s brilliant in the ICC tournaments and with the pitches in England expected to be flat, Dhawan might enjoy batting on them. The southpaw would be looking to win the trophy as this may be the last one he is the part of.

#2 MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni

One of the best captains and wicket-keepers to ever don the India blue, MS Dhoni most likely might be playing his last World Cup. Dhoni is currently 37-years-old and with the likes of Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, etc on the rise, Dhoni might retire very soon.

Although he is currently one of the fittest players going around in the world, his batting form has seen ups and downs. Dhoni is currently the best wicket-keeper in the world but when you are on the wrong side of the '40s, it starts becoming difficult.

Dhoni has already won one World Cup and he would be looking forward to putting on a show in England. The presence of Dhoni will only help India overcome the pressure situations and maybe go all the way in the tournament.

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#1 Kedar Jadhav

Kedar Jadhav

India's newly found spin-bowling all-rounder, Kedar Jadhav might be playing his first and last World Cup for India in England. Jadhav is currently 34-years-old and if his recent struggle with injuries is anything to go by, there might be very few years remaining in his career for India.

Jadhav got to play for India very late in his career and although he didn't get many opportunities in the beginning, now he is one of the most important players in the blue. His bowling has been the X-factor for India for quite some time now and his ability to slow down the run rate in the middle overs will come in handy in England.

Jadhav has also batted brilliantly in the pressure situations and he alongside Dhoni are India's best middle order batsmen. With age not on his side, Kedar would be looking to perform in England.