World Cup 2019: 5 players who can win the World Cup for India

As the warm-up matches of ICC Cricket World Cup have already begun, the cricket universe has entered into a new phase of the excitement. The cricket fever has raised the temperature.

The top 10 nations of the world in terms of cricket will be battling against each other for a period of 60 days to lift the huge golden trophy. Australia is the current champion who is sitting on the throne. The nation would be looking to maintain its current position with the rest of the 9 teams trying hard to sit on it.

Out of the 10 heavyweights of cricket, Australia, England and India are the top 3 hot favourite nations who could win this mega ICC event of 2019. Each team would be trying hard to conquer this title as it adds a huge worth to their name. However, one never knows where destiny would take each team at the end of this World Cup.

India has been on its top form when it comes to the World Cup. India would be surely looking to win this year as this might be the last edition for the legendary, MS Dhoni. The nation has got a star-studded lineup for this event which would give them an upper hand. India has got 5 outstanding stars who could win this year’s World Cup for them.

Here are such 5 players who can win the World Cup for India are as follows:

#5 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma can be a destructive opener for India.

Rohit Sharma could be the most destructive opener in the upcoming World Cup as he is known to be a big match player. Rohit had an average IPL 2019 campaign but one can back him to perform well at the World Cup.

Nicknamed as the Hitman, Rohit Sharma has already got 3 double centuries in ODI cricket and would be surely looking to get the 4th one as a present for his daughter. The opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan can completely change India’s fortune in this World Cup if they get off to a good start.

#4 MS Dhoni

Will it be the last World Cup for MS Dhoni?

MS Dhoni completely proved that age is just a number as he surprised everyone with his mind-boggling form in IPL 2019. By leading Chennai Super Kings from the front, he showed that there is still a lot left in him. By being the 1-man army, he took his team up to the runners-up position by contributing in all the fields.

MS Dhoni can be the main game changer for India in the World Cup with his wicket-keeping gloves on. His mind-boggling stumpings can help in dismissing any batsman of the world. His record of fastest stumping in the world in just 0.09 seconds itself shows how fast he is.

He could also prove to be handy by batting at the 5th or 6th position as he could play the role of a finisher. He could be the main man for India in this mega-event with his unmatched skills.

#3 Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya can be the best all-rounder for India at the World Cup

Hardik Pandya has grown as a cricketer in the last few years. He has become more of a matured cricketer who has been understanding the game very well. He silenced his critics with his breathtaking performance in the recently concluded IPL 2019.

His form would be India’s key tool if they have to win the World Cup. He needs to contribute well with the bat as well as the ball as he is India’s 1st choice all-rounder for this tournament. Pandya has the ability to clinch the title of Man of the Series if everything goes well for him.

If this happens, then no one can stop India from lifting their 3rd World Cup title in the year 2019.

#2 Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli will be leading India for the first time in World Cup history.

The only batsman who could be India’s X factor with the bat is none other than the world’s best batsman at the moment, Virat Kohli. The World Cup 2019 will be Virat Kohli’s first World Cup as the captain of the side. It would be interesting to see whether Virat can lead to India’s 3rd and his 1st world cup win as the team captain or no.

Individually, Virat has been the best batsmen in the world when it comes to ODIs. He is currently at the first position in ICC Men’s ODI rankings which clearly shows his tremendous form in the 50-over format. He would be trying to maintain this rank by performing well in the upcoming mega event of ICC.

Kohli would be the prime target for all the opposition bowlers. But, Virat would be definitely hoping to take the World Cup trophy back home.

#1 Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler in the world.

The Indian team could be considered as the mightiest team of this World Cup as they have the 2 best players of the world in their side. Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are the 2 main pillars of this new Indian side who would be playing the 12th edition of the World Cup in 2019. Jasprit Bumrah will be playing the first world cup of his career this year.

Jasprit Bumrah is currently leading the ICC Men’s bowlers’ rankings which shows his good form. He would be leading India’s bowling line-up with a huge responsibility on his shoulders. However, he would not be much nervous as he just had a great IPL season.

His mind-boggling pace and bowling action can outwit even the greatest batsmen in the world. Bumrah‘s line and length along with pace could prove to be vital on the swinging and pace-friendly pitches of England. He would be the prime player for India who can lead India to its 3rd World Cup title in 2019.

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