ICC World Cup 2019: An alternative XI of Indian players who missed the World Cup ticket

#2. Middle order

Ambati Rayudu

The World Cup ticket slipped from Ambati Rayudu's grasp just recently. After some good performances in Australia and New Zealand, he was touted to be the number four for India's World Cup campaign. But he did not repay the team's trust in him as he failed to continue producing those good performances.

Rayudu

Rayudu was dropped in the last two matches against Australia in the home series. He hasn't made a mark in the IPL 2019 either, where he has been demoted to middle order because of his poor form.

Rayudu will be 37 by the time of the next World cup and it is unlikely that he will catch the selectors' eye post this year's mega event.

Shubman Gill

The budding youngster may not be ready to play at the biggest stage for India. But Shubman Gill is surely one to look out for in the future.

Shubman Gill

Gill has been consistent in domestic competitions and India-A tours. He has been playing under the close guidance of Rahul Dravid for more than 3 years now, which would help him greatly at the international level.

Gill already has two ODI caps to his name, and he may go on to play many World Cups for India in the future.

Manish Pandey

Manish Pandey

He is one of the players who was considered as the next big thing in cricket a few years ago. Manish Pandey started his career exactly from where Kohli began, but he just could not capitalize on the chances given to him.

Pandey was a regular in India's ODI squad for more than a year but did not produce the kind of performances that would cement his place. He was eventually sidelined from the squad due to high competition for the number 4 slot in Indian batting lineup.

Pandey can make a comeback into the Indian side if he can be more consistent in his domestic performances.