Kuldeep Yadav will be India's premier slow bowler and, even though he struggled to make an impact in the IPL this year, will play a crucial role for the national team at the World Cup. He should thrive in English conditions, and is such a rarity - in that he is a left-arm leg-spinner - that he will fancy taking a handful of wickets in the tournament. The Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Aside from being captain, Virat Kohli is also the most crucial member of the team given that he is their best batsman. He will play at No 3, and look to score big runs and set the tempo for the lower-order batsmen to have a go at the death. He leads by example, but how he rallies his team during trying moments will be interesting to watch. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
If not for Kohli, vice-captain Rohit Sharma would be the best ODI batsman in the world right now. He has been hugely successful opening the innings, scoring three double-centuries, and his form will determine how much India can score as a whole. If he bats through the innings, the chances are India will post massive totals, giving themselves the best possible chance to win. Glyn Kirk / AFP
Known as the man with a strange but unique bowling action, Jasprit Bumrah has become one of the world's premier pacemen over the past four years. He bowls with a cool head, whether it is with the new ball or at the death, and he loves to get as many yorkers in as possible. The right-armer will find the English conditions ideal his style of bowling and should finish among the highest wicket-takers in the competition. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
As a leg-spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal has a big role in limited-overs cricket as his attacking instincts will help get wickets for his team. He should find the conditions suitable at some venues, depending on the weather, but whether he commands a place in the first XI is yet to be seen. In all likelihood, Kuldeep Yadav and perhaps even Ravindra Jadeja will be picked ahead of him. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Shikhar Dhawan has been Rohit's long-time opening partner. With plenty of experience behind him, the left-hander's success at the top of the order will be just as crucial to his team's hopes of winning as will Rohit's and Kohli's. He will have pleasant memories of his Champions Trophy success in England six years ago. Glyn Kirk / AFP
At 37, MS Dhoni - India's World Cup-winning captain in 2011 - will almost certainly be playing in his last major tournament. His recent form with the bat will give India hope especially because the middle-order, where he plays, is not exactly one of India's strengths. Kohli no doubt finds the wicketkeeper's inputs and tactical insights invaluable, and in this context, Dhoni will quite possibly be India's second-most important player for this reason. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, left, will almost certainly play a key role with bat and ball. And if he does not come off with either, his fielding will save India crucial runs, which could at the end of the day make the difference between victory and defeat. But whether he plays in every single game is left to be seen as conditions will likely determine that. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
If Jadeja is a bowler who can bat, Kedar Jadhav is a batsman who can bowl and should be shoo-in for either the No 5 or 6 position. The best thing about Jadhav is his temperament, especially when his team are chasing a big total. There is little doubt he is an asset to his team. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Dinesh Karthik will most likely be India's back-up player. He will bat at No 4 if Lokesh Rahul is not playing. Being a specialist keeper, he will be fill in for Dhoni should the veteran have to sit out. While it is hard to imagine Karthik scoring big runs, he is a good man to have batting at the death, under pressure, like Jadhav. His experience will also come in handy. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Along with Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of India's leading pace bowlers. He can do pace, swing and seam with little trouble, and will most likely play in all the matches as India's new ball bowler. Bhuvneshwar will be seen as one of India's premier match-winners. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Hardik Pandya, right, is one of India's most promising all-rounders. His hard hitting at the death and medium-pace bowling in the middle overs will add value to the team. He is excellent form with the bat, as was on show in the Indian Premier League when he played for Mumbai Indians. He also seems to have put a controversy surrounding his sexist remarks on a television show that got him into serious trouble behind him. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Lokesh Rahul will be Kohli's first choice to bat at No 4, which makes sense given his ability to bat long and score big runs. The bonus is the fact he is an opening batsman in Tests, which means he can come in as a replacement for either Dhawan or Rohit should one of them not fire or gets injured. Like his friend Pandya, Rahul also seems to have bounced back from personal and professional setbacks to return to form and confidence. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Mohammed Shami will almost certainly be India's first change bowler who should also do very well at the death. Shami is experienced and in consistent form, and he will in all likelihood play in all of India's matches - unless spin becomes a factor and he is replaced by a slow bowler. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Vijay Shankar was initially India's first choice for the No 4 slot, but an average run of scores in recent times combined with Rahul's return to form means he may be warming the bench. But he can also bowl decent medium pace and is a very good fielder - in selector MSK Prasad's words a 'three-dimensional player' - so there is a good chance he will play in a game or two. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Kuldeep Yadav will be India's premier slow bowler and, even though he struggled to make an impact in the IPL this year, will play a crucial role for the national team at the World Cup. He should thrive in English conditions, and is such a rarity - in that he is a left-arm leg-spinner - that he will fancy taking a handful of wickets in the tournament. The Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Aside from being captain, Virat Kohli is also the most crucial member of the team given that he is their best batsman. He will play at No 3, and look to score big runs and set the tempo for the lower-order batsmen to have a go at the death. He leads by example, but how he rallies his team during trying moments will be interesting to watch. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
If not for Kohli, vice-captain Rohit Sharma would be the best ODI batsman in the world right now. He has been hugely successful opening the innings, scoring three double-centuries, and his form will determine how much India can score as a whole. If he bats through the innings, the chances are India will post massive totals, giving themselves the best possible chance to win. Glyn Kirk / AFP
Known as the man with a strange but unique bowling action, Jasprit Bumrah has become one of the world's premier pacemen over the past four years. He bowls with a cool head, whether it is with the new ball or at the death, and he loves to get as many yorkers in as possible. The right-armer will find the English conditions ideal his style of bowling and should finish among the highest wicket-takers in the competition. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
As a leg-spinner, Yuzvendra Chahal has a big role in limited-overs cricket as his attacking instincts will help get wickets for his team. He should find the conditions suitable at some venues, depending on the weather, but whether he commands a place in the first XI is yet to be seen. In all likelihood, Kuldeep Yadav and perhaps even Ravindra Jadeja will be picked ahead of him. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Shikhar Dhawan has been Rohit's long-time opening partner. With plenty of experience behind him, the left-hander's success at the top of the order will be just as crucial to his team's hopes of winning as will Rohit's and Kohli's. He will have pleasant memories of his Champions Trophy success in England six years ago. Glyn Kirk / AFP
At 37, MS Dhoni - India's World Cup-winning captain in 2011 - will almost certainly be playing in his last major tournament. His recent form with the bat will give India hope especially because the middle-order, where he plays, is not exactly one of India's strengths. Kohli no doubt finds the wicketkeeper's inputs and tactical insights invaluable, and in this context, Dhoni will quite possibly be India's second-most important player for this reason. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, left, will almost certainly play a key role with bat and ball. And if he does not come off with either, his fielding will save India crucial runs, which could at the end of the day make the difference between victory and defeat. But whether he plays in every single game is left to be seen as conditions will likely determine that. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
If Jadeja is a bowler who can bat, Kedar Jadhav is a batsman who can bowl and should be shoo-in for either the No 5 or 6 position. The best thing about Jadhav is his temperament, especially when his team are chasing a big total. There is little doubt he is an asset to his team. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Dinesh Karthik will most likely be India's back-up player. He will bat at No 4 if Lokesh Rahul is not playing. Being a specialist keeper, he will be fill in for Dhoni should the veteran have to sit out. While it is hard to imagine Karthik scoring big runs, he is a good man to have batting at the death, under pressure, like Jadhav. His experience will also come in handy. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Along with Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is one of India's leading pace bowlers. He can do pace, swing and seam with little trouble, and will most likely play in all the matches as India's new ball bowler. Bhuvneshwar will be seen as one of India's premier match-winners. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Hardik Pandya, right, is one of India's most promising all-rounders. His hard hitting at the death and medium-pace bowling in the middle overs will add value to the team. He is excellent form with the bat, as was on show in the Indian Premier League when he played for Mumbai Indians. He also seems to have put a controversy surrounding his sexist remarks on a television show that got him into serious trouble behind him. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Lokesh Rahul will be Kohli's first choice to bat at No 4, which makes sense given his ability to bat long and score big runs. The bonus is the fact he is an opening batsman in Tests, which means he can come in as a replacement for either Dhawan or Rohit should one of them not fire or gets injured. Like his friend Pandya, Rahul also seems to have bounced back from personal and professional setbacks to return to form and confidence. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Mohammed Shami will almost certainly be India's first change bowler who should also do very well at the death. Shami is experienced and in consistent form, and he will in all likelihood play in all of India's matches - unless spin becomes a factor and he is replaced by a slow bowler. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Vijay Shankar was initially India's first choice for the No 4 slot, but an average run of scores in recent times combined with Rahul's return to form means he may be warming the bench. But he can also bowl decent medium pace and is a very good fielder - in selector MSK Prasad's words a 'three-dimensional player' - so there is a good chance he will play in a game or two. Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
Kuldeep Yadav will be India's premier slow bowler and, even though he struggled to make an impact in the IPL this year, will play a crucial role for the national team at the World Cup. He should thrive in English conditions, and is such a rarity - in that he is a left-arm leg-spinner - that he will fancy taking a handful of wickets in the tournament. The Aijaz Rahi / AP Photo
