ICC World Cup 2019: One player from each team who can win the Man of the Tournament

The world is all set to witness the most-awaited event in cricket for the year 2019 - the ICC Cricket World Cup. The audience will witness the 12th edition of the World Cup organised by the International Cricket Council from 30th May 2019 to 14th July 2019.

This cricketing festival will be organised for the 12th time in the history of cricket. The first Cricket World Cup was played way back in the year 1975. This time, England and Wales are the official hosts of the World Cup which will feature 48 matches between the top 10 cricket teams of the world. Australia is the current World Cup champion as they regained their trophy back in 2015 defeating New Zealand in the final.

Referring to Man of the tournaments from each season, Mitchell Starc won this award during the World Cup 2015 he took 22 wickets to help the Aussies win the trophy.

However, this year there is one potential player from each team who can win this award in the ICC World Cup. Such 10 players who have a higher probability of winning this award are:

#10 Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies)

Shimron Hetmyer scored his first ODI century against India.

Shimron Hetmyer will be the player to watch out for from the West Indies team in the upcoming World Cup. Hetmyer had a very promising start to his international career. Shimron Hetmyer came into the national side in the year 2017 and has already become a major part of it.

The Guyana boy has so far played just 16 ODI matches and has scored 729 runs averaging above 45. He has already proved his worth by achieving his highest score of 127 runs during the qualifier matches for the World Cup 2019.

With his talent to slog right from the first ball, he may bring the World Cup back to the West Indies with his game-changing performances.

#9 Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)

Rashid Khan with his mystery spin can prove to be the match-winner for Afghanistan

The young lad from Afghanistan, known to the world as Rashid Khan, could play a major role for his home side in the upcoming cricket festival. Rashid has already created havoc in the world of cricket since his debut in 2015. His mystery spin is almost unreadable for even the greatest batsmen of all time.

Rashid Khan made his entry as a leg spinner in his early days. But presently he has also worked on his batting skills which may provide the double benefit to his home side for the upcoming World Cup. He has already showcased his brilliant form in the ongoing Big Bash League.

Rashid has so far bagged 118 wickets from 52 ODI matches with his career best bowling figures of 7/18. Not only with the ball, but he has also scored 676 ODI runs with a top score of 60*. Thus referring to his all-around ability, he holds the highest probability of winning the man of the tournament award in the World Cup 2019.

#8 Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

Lasith Malinga took the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar during the final of World Cup 2011.

Lasith Malinga has just had a very topsy turvy career which is very similar to his hairstyle. Lasith was out of form for a very long time in the past few years which constantly kept him away from the international matches. However, he again came back with his slinging action at last year’s Asia Cup and proved why he is the best death bowler for Sri Lanka.

Nicknamed as Slinga-Malinga, Lasith has so far remained as one of the top bowlers for the Sri Lanka side. His slow inswinging yorkers at the death have created the fear in the minds of even the greatest batsmen. He often uses this delivery as his go-to ball whenever he is smashed by batsmen.

So far, Malinga has grabbed a total of 318 wickets with a total of 8 five-wicket hauls in 213 matches.

#7 Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)

Shakib Al Hasan can turn the matches in favour of his side with his all-around skills.

Shakib Al Hasan could play the role of a match-winner for Bangladesh in the upcoming ODI World Cup. Shakib has the ability to turn the matches in favour of his side with his all-around performances. He has already proved why he is the best all-rounder in the world by securing the top position in the ICC rankings for almost 10 years.

Referring to some stats, Shakib has scored a total of 5,577 ODI runs along with 247 wickets to his name. He has also grabbed 1 five-wicket haul by just conceding 47 runs which are his best bowling figures in ODIs.

Shakib can be called as an unpredictable player because, before anyone realizes, he snatches the match from the opponents. If he plays to his talent and maintains the basics, he may even end up the 2019 ICC World Cup as the best player of the tournament.

#6 Babar Azam (Pakistan)

Babar Azam is considered as the Virat Kohli of Pakistan.

Just as Virat Kohli is considered as the best player from the current Indian squad, in the same way, Babar Azam is considered as the best player of Pakistan. He could play a big role in bringing the World Cup home for his national side.

Babar has had a very bright start to his career as he has achieved a huge success in the international field within a very short period. His batting skills have elevated him to being one of the best batsmen in the world. Within just 3-4 years of his debut, he has become the top batsman of Pakistan which shows his huge dedication and fine skills.

Babar has just played 56 ODI matches so far but has already scored more than 2000 international runs. His average has already matched with some top class cricketers which proves his worth. With his consistency with the bat, he could win the man of the tournament award in the World Cup 2019.

#5 Kane Williamson (New Zealand)

Kane Williamson will captain the New Zealand side in the 2019 ICC World Cup.

Kane Williamson has played the role of a lone warrior for New Zealand since he entered into the cricket field in the year 2010. Kane has taken the level of New Zealand cricket to new heights. After Brendon McCullum‘s retirement, Williamson has handled the position of captain as well.

The right-handed batsman is New Zealand’s best player and can help his side win the World Cup. Kane is going to captain the New Zealand boys in the upcoming World Cup. His balanced performance of batting along with high-class captaincy skills could play the role of an X-factor for his side.

Kane has already reached the milestone of 5,000 ODI runs in just 133 international matches which showcases his consistency. Referring to his current form, Kane has the highest chance of winning the man of the tournament award in 2019 World Cup among all other New Zealanders.

#4 Steve Smith (Australia)

Steve Smith will make his comeback to International cricket ahead of the World Cup 2019.

Steve Smith could be the wild card entry for Australia in the upcoming mega event of cricket. Smith hasn’t played international cricket since the last 1 year because of the ban imposed on him. The ball-tampering controversy brought a very devastating change in Smith’s career. However, Smith is all set to make his international comeback in the year 2019 ahead of the World Cup.

Smith could play the role of the main pillar for Australia in the 2019 World Cup. Steve Smith is a perfect blend of maturity along with aggressiveness which may prove to be the X-factor for his side. He knows how to change the game according to the situation which is his main strength.

So far, Smith has smashed more than 3,000 international runs in ODIs. Along with that, he could also play the role of a part-time bowler with his leg spin bowling. Referring to his stats, he could probably win the man of the tournament award in 2019 ICC World Cup.

#3 Kagiso Rabada (South Africa)

Kagiso Rabada is currently at the top position in the ICC Test rankings.

Kagiso Rabada has already made himself a household name with his quick bowling action, ever since his international debut. Kagiso had a very dominating U-19 career which helped him in getting the national call-up to the South African senior team. He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 10 July 2015 as the 114th player from South Africa.

Kagiso has the been the cornerstone of the bowling line-up of the South African side along with Dale Steyn. Rabada can prove to be a match-winner for his side referring to his high paced bowling action. His height could play a major role as it may help him in getting a variable bounce on the English tracks in the upcoming 2019 World Cup.

Rabada has so far grabbed 97 ODI wickets in just 60 matches at the average of 26.10 runs per match. His best bowling figures are just mind-boggling as he took 6 wickets at the cost of just 16 runs in a match against Bangladesh. The pacer is one of the prime candidates to win the man of the tournament this year.

#2 Ben Stokes (England)

Ben Stokes can win the World Cup 2019 for England.

England will have more advantages as compared to the other teams in the upcoming mega event. The first is, of course, the home benefit that the English players will enjoy during the World Cup and second Ben Stokes, the best all-rounder in world cricket at the moment.

Ben Stokes has the ability to turn the match in favour of his side with his all-around performances. Apart from bowling and batting, his fielding skills are also mind-boggling which will help his home side, England. Ben is the key player who could help England win their first ever World Cup in the year 2019.

Stokes made his first ever international appearance in the year 2011 as he made his ODI debut against Ireland. With his all-round gameplay, he could play the role of a cornerstone for his nation in the 12th edition of World Cup.

#1 Virat Kohli (India)

Virat Kohli is currently the best ODI player in the world.

Virat Kohli, the best ODI player in the world right now will be the main player for India if they dream to regain the World Cup trophy back in 2019. Virat Kohli has taken the Indian cricket to a whole new level. His dedication towards the game is just unmatchable.

The local boy from Delhi has already stunned the whole world as he has conquered all the major records in the history of cricket. He has a never-ending hunger for runs and victories which is his main strength and keeps him going in spite of failures.

The statistics too suggest that he is the best ODI player in the world right now as he has already crossed the mark of 10,000 ODI runs in just 219 matches and is all set to break the record of 49 ODI centuries created by the legendary cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar.

Virat Kohli holds the highest probability from the entire Indian side to win the man of the tournament award if India performs well in the 2019 ICC World Cup.