Photos: World Cup 2019 favourites India arrive in England; 10-team tournament starts May 30

First Published May 22, 2019, 7:39 PM IST

The Indian cricket team arrived in London to participate in the ICC World Cup 2019. The Virat Kohli-led 15-member team landed in London on Wednesday (May 22). The World Cup starts on May 30 and ends on July 14. Indian players posted pictures on Twitter before leaving Mumbai on Tuesday

The Indian cricket team poses for a picture after landing in London on Wednesday (May 22). India will play their first match in the ICC World Cup 2019 on June 5 against South Africa.

The Indian cricket team poses for a picture after landing in London on Wednesday (May 22). India will play their first match in the ICC World Cup 2019 on June 5 against South Africa.

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is all smiles as he got ready to leave for the World Cup from Mumbai. Pandya will be key to India's chances in the United Kingdom (UK).

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is all smiles as he got ready to leave for the World Cup from Mumbai. Pandya will be key to India's chances in the United Kingdom (UK).

Batsman KL Rahul (left) and trainer Shanker Basu strike a pose before their departure to England.

Batsman KL Rahul (left) and trainer Shanker Basu strike a pose before their departure to England.

Kedar Jadhav, Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav photographed in Mumbai on Tuesday (May 21).

Kedar Jadhav, Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav photographed in Mumbai on Tuesday (May 21).

MS Dhoni is busy watching something on his tab while Virat Kohli (far right) is seen with Hardik Pandya.

MS Dhoni is busy watching something on his tab while Virat Kohli (far right) is seen with Hardik Pandya.

Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Shami is seen playing PUBG.

Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Shami is seen playing PUBG.

Dinesh Karthik (left) is seen with Kedar Jadhav while at the next table Vijay Shankar is seated with others.

Dinesh Karthik (left) is seen with Kedar Jadhav while at the next table Vijay Shankar is seated with others.

Kuldeep Yadav, Shikhar Dhawan, Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul. Bumrah, arguably the best bowler in the world at the moment, will be hoping to continue his fine form and deliver for India at the World Cup.

Kuldeep Yadav, Shikhar Dhawan, Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul. Bumrah, arguably the best bowler in the world at the moment, will be hoping to continue his fine form and deliver for India at the World Cup.

Yuzvendra Chahal, Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and Shikar Dhawan. Captain Kohli had on Tuesday (May 21) described Chahal and Kuldeep as the "two pillars" of Indian bowling for World Cup 2019.

Yuzvendra Chahal, Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav and Shikar Dhawan. Captain Kohli had on Tuesday (May 21) described Chahal and Kuldeep as the "two pillars" of Indian bowling for World Cup 2019.

Mohammed Shami, Vijay Shankar and Raghavendra (throw-down specialist) are pictured inside an aircraft in Mumbai before their departure to London.

Mohammed Shami, Vijay Shankar and Raghavendra (throw-down specialist) are pictured inside an aircraft in Mumbai before their departure to London.