2019 World Cup is closing by, and while this year the world cup begins on 30th May, with the hosts England taking on South Africa, the show will be filled with a lot of action.
India has won the world cup twice, one in 1983 when they were the underdogs, while they were the strong contenders in 2011. During the latter season of the world cup, everyone contributed, but nothing matches the records of Yuvraj Singh. The player was in full form and scored 362 runs as well as grabbed 15 wickets to help India lift the trophy. This year let’s take a look at cricketers that can make a big contribution to the side. So without further ado, let’s take a look at them:
Hardik Pandya
Pandya is a hard hitter with the bat and can also bowl well when required. His strike-rate of 116.59 in 45 ODI matches speaks about his talent, while his 36 sixes and wickets at crucial intervals for Team Blue have been instrumental in many matches, notably the hat trick of sixes against Pakistan in 2017 Champions Trophy group league match and final. As an all-rounder, he could lend good support to every segment of the game.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja was considered as a replacement to Yuvraj Singh, and the all rounder showed his skills during 2013 Champions Trophy. During the event, he became the highest wicket-taker and made a good contribution with the bat as well, where he and Virat Kohli helped the team post a challenging total. 2019 World Cup would be vital for the spinner, as the pitch spins in England.
Kedar Jadhav
If there is someone that is the perfect replacement to Yuvraj Singh, it is Kedhar Jadhav. The batsman can put the ball out of the stadium with his hits and can also take wickets when the opportunity arises. During 2017 CT semi-final against Bangladesh he took 2/22 which helped India.
Jadhav recently showcased his batting prowess when he scored an 81* against Australia after India was down to 99/4 while chasing 237 runs. The cricketer can maintain his cool when required and can hit big hits when the situation arises, and that is all that’s required from an experienced and all-round performer.
With such powerful replacements, the 2019 World Cup definitely seems to be favoring India, as a world cup winner. Let’s hope that these cricketers shine on the ground, and India lifts the world cup the third time.
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