World Cup 2015: Probable Indian XI

With the World Cup scheduled in Australia and New Zealand in 8 months time, Indian selectors are busy trying out different strategies and giving the fringe players chances at times. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Shami and few other pacers were experimented in different parts of the world and found reasonable success in India’s quest for quality bowlers.But with the focus on bowling, the batting suddenly look bleak after makeshift openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, who replaced the experienced pair of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir but often look nervous and shaky at the start.Here, based on the conditions in Australia, we suggest a side that can hopefully defend the title of world champions.

#1 Rohit Sharma

Yes,he might find it difficult to deal with the bounce and pace but if he concentrates, and concentrates heavily his stroke makingcan force the bowlers to go to their second best plans. Why I am saying this is you need attacking openers and at the same time they should not be over ambitious to waste their starts.

Again Rohit Sharma can be ambitious at times but he is a good puller of the ball and that should help his case to be selected at the top. Moreover he has a good one day record as an opener and was successful in the Champions Trophy 2013. Currently on sidelines due to injury, he remains Indias first choice opener along with Shikhar Dhawan.