World Cup India squad 2019: The BCCI announced India's 15-member World Cup squad as Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar and Ravindra Jadeja find a spot as Ambati Rayudu and Rishabh Pant miss out.
India World Cup squad declared: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma (Vic-captain), MS Dhoni (WK), Dinesh Karthik, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Vijay Shankar, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd Shami
Karthik had found himself out of favour as the selectors dropped him for India's final five ODIs before the World Cup.
While there are a few common names out there with Kohli, Rohit, Dhawan, Bumrah and Pandya making the cut with ease, Ganguly made an interesting disclosure, which is likely to leave Indian fans stunned.
The national selectors are keeping a close eye on the IPL for picking the 15-member Indian squad for the mega-event.
While youngster Rishabh Pant has often been compared for MS Dhoni, 1983 World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev believes that Pant's time will come, but should not be compared to the Dhoni.
The 28-year-old, who represents the Wellington team, has played two Tests and three T20Is for New Zealand, but is yet to play an ODI match for the Kiwis, which might be during the World Cup.
Langer admitted that announcement of the squad will leave some players 'brutally unlucky' but the recent performances have helped them instead of hindering the selection process.
This edition of the league will bear special significance with the mega ODI World Cup starting only two and half weeks after the final on May 12.
Bharat Army Travel was set up in 2015 because of the "increasing demand of Indian cricket fans wanting to travel with us to major tournaments and series around the world'.
There were demands that India should boycott the game against Pakistan in the World Cup in Manchester on June 16 in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.
Rahane wants to focus on doing well in the IPL as he feels that it will automatically take him closer to the goal of representing India in the showpiece event.
Harbhajan Singh felt that India's senior players have to be fit for the 2019 ICC World Cup as the Men in Blue have the team that can lift the coveted trophy.
Australia, a nation that used to be favourite of the marquee tournament, are struggling to find their groove with a couple of stars missing from the squad due to controversies and injuries.
Richardson, who is set to step down in July, also spoke on the various highs and lows that international cricket has undergone during his tenure.
Like India, Australia will kick off their 2019 World Cup preparations in Sydney, albeit they have a Test series against Sri Lanka in between.
Asked about the West Indies, he said the team has not shown the best form in recent years and hoped it would reach the top again.
Former Australia captain Steve Smith said that he is looking to prepare himself for the World Cup in England and Wales next year with a strong show in the IPL and PSL.
Tickets for all India games are sold out including the one against Pakistan on June 16 at Old Trafford.
Pakistan legend Wasim Akram said that India will need all of MS Dhoni's experience in the 2019 World Cup in England.
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