World Cup Squad  

At first glance, the Indian squad is on expected lines, particularly given how team India lined up in the last 13 ODIs against Australia and New Zealand, home or away. It is also in consideration of the form of key names in the on-going IPL.

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Though captain Virat Kohli confirmed that there is only one slot pending to be filled for the World Cup starting in England on May 30, Sourav Ganguly felt a reliable batsman in the mould of Rahul Dravid should get the nod for No 4 spot in ODIs

Last year, in the final of Nidahas Twenty20 Tri-Series final in Sri Lanka, Dinesh Karthik won the love and respect of Indian cricket fans as he did a Javed Miandad with a last-ball six and helped India pull off an incredible win against Bangladesh. It will be in India’s interest that the Tamil Nadu batsman is picked for World Cup 2019 to add more experience, reliability and solidity