ICC World Cup 2019: How India could possibly lineup in the tournament opener

#3 All-Rounders: Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya

Jadhav is important for India in the middle overs

In at number 6 will be Kedar Jadhav. Kedar has been used as a floater in this batting lineup but no way should he be sent over MS Dhoni in the World Cup. Jadhav is a proper all-rounder in ODI cricket as his off-spinners are as important as his batting.

Also, Kohli cannot bank on Hardik every match to complete his quota of 10 overs and that is where Jadhav adds brilliant balance to this XI.

Jadhav along with Hardik Pandya will be given the role of finishers in the World Cup. Hardik has been striking the ball magnificently well in the IPL and his six hitting ability will come in handy in the last 5-10 overs for India.

While Hardik would be looking to improve his bowling, he is a much better bowler in ODI cricket than in T20 cricket. India seems to have great options for all-rounders as if the wicket is expected to be a turning one, Ravindra Jadeja can easily replace Hardik or Vijay Shankar in the playing XI.