5 batsmen who could make it into the Indian squad for the World Cup
Now that the much exciting IPL is about to end, cricketing fans in India have got their eyes upon the next big thing- 2019 ICC World Cup!
After losing against eventual champions Australia, in the World Cup 2015 semifinals, India is said to be the favorites to lift the cup this term.
Time and again the Men in Blue have displayed their prowess when it comes to ODI.
As per the recent history in major competitions, India found their exit in the Semifinals of 2015 World Cup and finished the 2017 Champions Trophy as runners-up.
Thus, for the very same reason, Kohli & Co. would look to settle for nothing less than the ultimate victory.
Team India's batting options look lethal with experienced batsmen like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MSD and Shikhar Dhawan. However, many youngsters have shown their potential in recent times.
Let us take a look at five such names who would be under the coach, Ravi Shastri, and skipper, Virat Kohli's radar.
#5 Ambati Rayudu:
Rayudu had made it into the Indian squad for the 2015 World Cup. However, he failed to feature in any of the matches for the team throughout the tournament.
Now, a couple of years later, Rayudu's name is once again reverberating in the ears of Indian fans and all thanks to his extraordinary batting in the ongoing IPL.
Unlike other players in the list, Rayudu doesn't need much introduction or further stepping stones to make it into the squad. His rich experience and recently found consistency is enough for him to grab a berth.
The ex-Indian U19 captain has secured his place in the team, by replacing injured Kedar Jadhav, that would be touring England next month. This can be Ambati Rayudu's golden opportunity to put up a show and grab the selectors' attention.