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Southampton: Injury-hit South Africa have only 14 players to choose from and may have to alter their game plan for India contest at the ICC World Cup 2019, said captain Faf du Plessis as he spoke to the media on Tuesday (June 4). The skipper touched up on various issues as they find themselves in a must-win situation after two straight losses. He said they won't have their 'strongest 11' to take on India. Dale Steyn was ruled out of the entire tournament due to shoulder injury while Lungi Ngidi will not play on June 5 against India due to hamstring injury.

Southampton: Virat Kohli admitted that he would have tough challenge leading India at the ICC World Cup 2019. India will face South Africa in their opening game on June 5 and on the eve of the match Kohli said considering the duration of the 10-team tournament, he will have to adapt quickly in England and Wales. He also spoke about South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada among other things.

Southampton: Leading India at the ICC World Cup 2019 is a “matter of great pride”, said Virat Kohli as he spoke to the media ahead of the team’s opening game against the injury-hit South Africa in Southampton. Kohli also said that he was feeling bad for Dale Steyn who was ruled out of the tournament due to shoulder injury. The skipper also said it was advantage for India to start the 10-team competition late. World Cup 2019 started on May 30 but India’s opening match is only on June 5.

Southampton: Injury-hit South Africa face a tough task against India as they aim to bring their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign back on track. After two consecutive losses, the Proteas are seeking a turnaround. But without two key fast bowlers in Dale Steyn (ruled out of entire tournament) and Lungi Ngidi, the Faf du Plessis-captained side is struggling. However, they have some good news with the return of Hashim Amla. Here is the likely Playing XI of South Africa for their match against Virat Kohli-led India on Wednesday (June 5).

Southampton: Finally, the day has arrived. India will get their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign underway today (June 5) in Southampton against South Africa. Virat Kohli and his men carry a billion hopes as they aim to bring the trophy home. With Kedar Jadhav declared fit and KL Rahul in form, Kohli’s choice of playing 11 for the opener should be easy, but picking an extra paceman would depend on the conditions at the Hampshire Bowl stadium. Here is the likely playing 11 for India.

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.

Virat Kohli said leading India at the ICC World Cup 2019 will be the toughest job of his captaincy career so far. He spoke to the media ahead of India's first game against South Africa in Southampton. Here is the full transcript of Kohli's interaction with the media on Tuesday (June 4)

Southampton: Indian players sweated it out at a training session on Monday (June 3) as they prepared for their ICC World Cup 2019 opening match against South Africa on June 5 in Southampton. Barring India all other teams have already played at the World Cup while Virat Kohli and his teammates make a late entry into the 10-team competition. As they trained at the Rose Bowl, it was not a good sign for the team’s relationship with the Indian journalists as they boycotted Monday’s media session. This was after none of the Indian players or from the support staff were willing to interact with the media. The team had sent net bowlers Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan and Khaleel Ahmed to face questions.

When asked why no player or support staff was made available, the Indian team's media manager said that it was done since India haven't started their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign yet. The Indian media contingent decided to boycott an interaction session with net bowlers Deepak Chahar, Avesh Khan, and Khaleel Ahmed

At the ICC World Cup 2019, Virat Kohli cannot do it alone for India. Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, along with Kohli, have contributed nearly 55% of India’s ODI runs since the 2017 Champions Trophy. The Men in Blue are totally dependent on their top-trio, so much so that it is now an open trade secret among opposition bowlers

The kind of pitches and weather conditions we have seen in England so far, Jasprit Bumrah will be India's most lethal weapon in the ICC World Cup 2019, ahead of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni. With his super cool temperament, confidence, a wide range of deliveries and unmatched 'death overs' skills, Bumrah will be India's saviour, more often than not

Indian team’s physiotherapist Patrick Farhart was seen using magic spray on Virat Kohli’s injured thumb. Then, a tape was applied. Kohli, the number one batsman in ODIs in ICC Rankings, is gearing up to play his third 50-over World Cup at the senior stage

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will be played in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14. India will launch their campaign against South Africa on June 5 in Southampton. Here is the full schedule of India matches at World Cup 2019. In all, India will play nine matches in the round-robin phase. The 10-team tournament, after the league stage, sees top four qualifying for the semi-finals

'In the first Test, England were 87 for 7 (in the second innings) at Edgbaston, he (Curran) got the runs. In the fourth Test, they were 86 for 6 (first innings) in Southampton, he got the runs. We were 50 for 0 (first innings) at Edgbaston, he got the wickets,' Ravi Shastri said