ICC World Cup 2019: 3 bowlers who could be key to India's success

With the 2019 World Cup around the corner, fans around the globe are bouncing off the walls. The most-awaited cricketing event in 2019, hosted by England and Wales, is going to kick off on 30 May 2019.

The road to glory would open their gates in about four months from now, and the participating teams are burning the candles at both ends whilst preparing to claim the biggest prize in international cricket.

Considering this is the World Cup, no team can be tagged superior or inferior. Although, eyes around the globe would be set upon the performances of the winners from the last two World Cups - India and Australia.

Having won their maiden bilateral ODI series on Australian soil, India have established themselves as one of the leading contenders.

Let's take a look at three bowlers who could be playing key roles in India's World Cup journey in 2019.

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#3 Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav

The left-arm chinaman bowler has maintained an impressive record in all formats of the game since making his debut against Australia in 2017. Kuldeep Yadav has featured in 35 ODIs and has picked up 69 wickets thus far.

Apart from being a great threat to the opposing batsmen, the reliable spinner does not concede too many runs and has maintained an impressive economy-rate of 4.81. The left-hander is currently on the third spot in ICC's rankings for ODI bowlers. He is only behind his teammate Jasprit Bumrah and Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan.

With his staggering numbers to support the claim, it is safe to say that Kuldeep is shaping up to become one of the biggest assets for India's journey in the World Cup.

#2 Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar started impressing since he made his ODI debut against Pakistan. Following an injury last year, the right-arm seamer looked out of form for a while but has returned to his impressive best during the ODI series in Australia. He picked 8 wickets from three matches in India's historic 2-1 series triumph.

Bhuvneshwar has maintained an impressive ODI record with 107 wickets from 98 appearances thus far. Aside from striking with the new ball, he has also been delivering economical spells. Although he has a bowling average of 36.66, his economy-rate of 4.98 is impressive in the current era. Needless to say, his ability to swing the new ball and land yorkers in death overs will be crucial to India's World Cup campaign in England.

#1 Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah

Currently occupying the top spot in ICC rankings for ODI bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah has been a vital member of the Indian team. Since making his debut in 2016, the right-arm fast bowler has picked up 78 wickets in the 44 ODIs thus far.

Maintaining an impressive economy of just 4.44, Bumrah is a versatile bowler in the 50-over format. The wily seamer is remarkable given that he bowls mostly in powerplay overs and death overs. The 25-year-old does not give runs easily and troubles the opposition batsmen with his accuracy.

To compete at the biggest stage of all, you need the best players by your side. With Virat Kohli (at the top spot in ICC rankings for ODI batsmen) and his bowling equivalent in Bumrah, India are well-placed to mount a strong campaign in the upcoming World Cup.