As expected, the roster is a trimmed version of the Asia Cup squad with three players – Tilak Varma, Prasidh Krishna and Sanju Samson – missing out in the World Cup squad
"We started planning early, but there were a couple of fitness issues. The big players for us, all have come through from long-term injury. KL is also looking good. This gives us the best balance and the best chance to win the World Cup," Agarkar said after the announcement of India's squad
Rohit said in the press conference that it is always difficult to choose whom to pick and drop in the team but this is a sign that you have a good pool of players.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-member squad for the ICC men's Cricket World Cup on Tuesday here in Kandy.
New Delhi [India], Jan 28 (ANI): Former cricketer and a member of the World Cup-winning team, Gautam Gambhir on Monday picked up the 15-member squad for the forthcoming ICC World Cup 2019, beginning on May 30.