India finally get World Cup 2019 underway; Kedar Jadhav declared fit

Jun 4, 2019, 11:12 PM IST

Southampton: Chetan Narula reports for MyNation as India prepare to take on South Africa in their World Cup 2019 opener in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). It's been a long rest for the Men in Blue since the second warm-up, while the Proteas have lost to England and Bangladesh in the same interim. 

In team news, a major shock for South Africa as Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the tournament owing to a second should injury which hasn't responded to treatment. For India, Kedar Jadhav is completely match fit. But will he be considered for selection, or will Ravindra Jadeja come into the frame for this game at Hampshire Bowl.