The much-awaited squad of India National Cricket Team for the ICC World Cup 2019 has been announced at a press conference in Mumbai on Monday. The mystery which was in news for more than 5 months, all resolved in a meeting of the five-man national selection committee led by MSK Prasad, Indian captain Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri at the Centre of BCCI in Mumbai. India’s squad is not very surprising – selectors have a strategy defined by caution in the middle order and they’ve chosen experience & stability over risk, possibility, and explosiveness. Let’s have a look at Indian team Squad for World cup 2019 and find out who got the place and who got the disappointment.
Dinesh Karthik Included, Rishabh Pant Left Out
There was a race between Dinesh Kartik and Rishabh Pant to become the second wicket-keeper in the Indian team, and Karthik beat Pant in the race and found a place in the Indian National Cricket Team for World Cup 2019.
“Wicketkeeping also matters. That is the reason why we went with Dinesh Karthik otherwise Rishabh Pant was also there,” chief selector MSK Prasad said.
“The second wicketkeeper comes into play only if Mahi is injured. We went ahead with Karthik because of his experience in big matches,” Prasad added.
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Ambati Rayudu Omitted, Vijay Shankar and KL Rahul Included
Ambati Rayudu lost in the battle for No.4 position while KL Rahul earned a place in the squad.
On the inclusion of KL Rahul, MSK Prasad explained, “We also have a role for KL Rahul in the top order, he is the reserve opener.”
“After the Champions Trophy, we have tried a few middle order options. We gave a few more chances to Rayudu but what Vijay Shankar offers is 3 dimensional. If the conditions are overcast. he might bowl a bit and he is a fantastic fielder. He is a batsman who can bowl.” Said MSK Prasad on the selection of Vijay Shankar.
Ravindra Jadeja retained
Ravindra Jadeja also got a place as the third spinner in Indian team Squad for World cup 2019. He can be a good option if the pitches in England offer turn. Also, his fielding and batting skills will be an asset.
India’s Squad for ICC World cup 2019
Indian National Cricket Team is all set to play ICC World Cup with 6 Batsmen, 4 All-rounders, 5 Bowlers. Here is the Indian team Squad for World cup 2019.
India’s Squad for CWC 2019 |
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| Name | Age | Role | Batting Style | Bowling Style |
| Virat Kohli (C) | 30 | Batsman | Right Handed Bat | Right-arm medium |
| Rohit Sharma (VC) | 31 | Batsman | Right Handed Bat | Right-arm off-break |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 33 | Batsman | Left Handed Bat | Right-arm off-break |
| Vijay Shankar | 28 | Batting Allrounder | Right Handed Bat | Right-arm medium |
| KL Rahul | 26 | WK-Batsman | Right Handed Bat | – |
| MS Dhoni | 37 | WK-Batsman | Right Handed Bat | Right-arm medium |
| Kedar Jadhav | 34 | Batting Allrounder | Right Handed Bat | Right-arm off-break |
| Dinesh Karthik | 33 | WK-Batsman | Right Handed Bat | – |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 28 | Bowler | Right Handed Bat | Right-arm leg break |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 24 | Bowler | Left Handed Bat | Left-arm chinaman |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 29 | Bowler | Right Handed Bat | Right-arm fast medium |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 25 | Bowler | Right Handed Bat | Right-arm fast medium |
| Hardik Pandya | 25 | Bowling Allrounder | Right Handed Bat | Right-arm fast medium |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 30 | Bowling Allrounder | Left Handed Bat | Left-arm orthodox |
| Mohammed Shami | 28 | Bowler | Right Handed Bat | Right-arm fast medium |
India’s Schedule for Cricket World Cup 2019
India will start their campaign on June 5 when they clash against South Africa in Southampton. Their high-profile game against Pakistan will take place on June 16 at the Old Trafford, Manchester.
India’s Schedule for CWC 2019 |
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| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
| Wednesday, June 5 | South Africa vs India | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton | 3:00 PM 09:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Sunday, June 9 | India vs Australia | The Oval, London | 3:00 PM 09:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Thursday, June 13 | India vs New Zealand | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 3:00 PM 09:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Sunday, June 16 | India vs Pakistan | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:00 PM 09:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Saturday, June 22 | India vs Afghanistan | Hampshire Bowl, Southampton | 3:00 PM 09:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Thursday, June 27 | West Indies vs India | Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:00 PM 09:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Sunday, June 30 | England vs India | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:00 PM 09:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Tuesday, July 2 | Bangladesh vs India | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:00 PM 09:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
| Saturday, July 6 | Sri Lanka vs India | Headingley, Leeds | 3:00 PM 09:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL |
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