CWC 2019: Four reasons why India stand a strong chance of lifting the trophy

Every cricket enthusiast around the globe is geared up to witness the majestic Cricket World Cup which set to take place in England and Wales. The stage is set for the swashbuckling cricketers to put their stamp on history simply because winning a world cup is something every young aspiring cricketer always dreams of.

When it comes to the biggest laurels in the world of cricket then the world cup's position at the top of the pantheon is simply untouchable. England and Wales are set to host the 12th edition of ICC Cricket World Cup with the teams set to turn up the intensity as the preparations for the tournament commence.

With a tournament as big as the World Cup, there ought to be some early favourites. While every list might have a different name on top, there is one particular unit that will surely be considered as one of the hot favourites to lift the trophy and that is the subcontinent giant - team India.

The Men In Blue have been a dominant force and stand a very good chance to bring the trophy home courtesy of their potential and proven deeds. Here we list down 4 reasons why team India stand a strong chance of winning the ICC World Cup this year:

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#4 History in England

England v India: Final - ICC Champions Trophy

The Men in Blue travel to England with a mission and that is to win the cup and announce themselves as the best ODI side in the world.

India has a decent history when it comes to ICC tournaments and what catches our attention here is that they do possess an attractive record in ICC tournaments hosted in England.

Virat Kohli and company will draw great amount of inspiration from the fact that India won their first ever World Cup on English soil and the they famously lifted the ICC Champions trophy back in 2013 when they defeated hosts, England in the final, followed by another appearance in the finals in 2017.

Their great history in England will certainly cheer many Indian cricket fans, who will hope that their side adds yet another ICC trophy to their cabinet.

#3 Recent form

Team India vs Australia - ODI Series: Game 5

In the last three years or so, team India have been more than impressive as they have defeated the best there is to offer in the beautiful game of cricket. From England to New Zealand, every top cricketing nation has faced the wrath of this mighty Indian side.

Yes, there have been instances where the men in blue have tasted defeat but that doesn't deny the fact that they have been brilliant and will enter the ICC Cricket World Cup as one of the favourites.

India will enter the quadrenial tournament with the confidence as they know back in their heart that whosoever comes their way has been beaten by them in the recent past.

Virat Kohli and company have faced them all and will be able to imploy the necessary tactics to get the better of their opponents.

#3 Balance in the side

New Zealand v India - International T20 Game 1

It is a well-known notion in the world of cricket that to win major tournaments, a side needs proper balance. Great batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders have failed to win cricket's biggest prize simply because lifting a World Cup demands great sort of composure in a side.

When we take this Indian contingent into consideration, then there is one satisfying fact and that is how balanced this unit looks on paper. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan - two smashing openers who have all the skills in their arsenal to hurt any bowling attack, followed by arguably the best batsman in the world in Virat Kohli, thus making India's top order a force to reckon.

The presence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a big boost to India's chances simply because he brings a lot of calmness to the side and his presence in the middle is a thing of blessing for the ardent Indian cricket supporters.

From possessing a great batting unit to a potent bowling attack, this Indian side is well balanced and will definitely go all guns blazing this summer in England.

#1 Virat Kohli leading by example

Australia v India - ODI: Game 2

Virat Kohli has been the best in the world for quite some time now. The energetic Indian skipper has scored 41 centuries in his ODI career, which places him second on the all-time list; only Sachin Tendulkar has scored more centuries than Virat Kohli as he scored 49 tons in 463 matches.

The load of responsibility has made Kohli a better batsman as he continues to score and play with freedom. Many great batsmen have faltered under the pressure of captaincy but ‘King Kohli’ as his fans love to call him, has rather stepped up a gear from the point he was chosen to be the leader of this dynamic Indian side.

Kohli’s numbers speak volumes as he has racked up 19 tons as skipper and keeping the man's prowess in mind, expect the number to increase. With Kohli at the helm, the men in blue will enter the tournament as favourites to lift the splendid World Cup trophy.