ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: 5 things India can try against Zimbabwe

Indias defence of crickets premier crown has been so unbelievably solid that its made their last group fixture an absolute dead rubber. Even if they lose, India will still top Pool B ahead of South Africa, Pakistan and West Indies. While Pool B games have hit headlines for mind blasting innings from likes of Gayle and AB DeVilliers, Team India still sit pretty with the best NRR of +2.15. With so much comfort at hand, should India make some changes vs Zimbabwe to sharpen up the entire squad before the knockouts? Or play it out safe and not risk any blot in their winning streak? Lets look at the five changes India can make and merits behind each of them.

#1 Virat Kohli can be given a rest

Virat Kohli has featured in all games since the Indian squad landed late last year on this continent. He was stupendous in the test series, took over the mantle of test cricket captaincy, led the team well and so far is India’s second highest run scorer in WC 2015. 

His misunderstanding/altercation with a media personnel, has been the only blot in a flawless campaign by the men in blue. If there is one person who deserves ‘leave’ from office, it’s him. Kohli should get a day off.