World Cup 2019 — India vs West Indies: Here is India’s likely Playing 11
First Published Jun 27, 2019, 12:34 AM IST
Manchester: Unbeaten India take on West Indies in a league match of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Thursday (June 27). A win for the Virat Kohli-led side will almost confirm a semi-final spot. Windies on the other hand will find it difficult to make the last-four stage even if they manage to beat India. Andre Russell is ruled out of the entire tournament with an injury and Sunil Ambris has replaced him. India start as favourites. Here is India’s likely Playing 11.

1. KL Rahul

2. Rohit Sharma (vice-captain)

3. Virat Kohli (captain)

4. Vijay Shankar

5. MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper). Dhoni was criticised for his slow innings against Afghanistan. Even batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had questioned Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav for lack of positive intent. Dhoni will be under focus now

6. Kedar Jadhav

7. Hardik Pandya

8. Mohammed Shami

9. Yuzvendra Chahal

10. Kuldeep Yadav
