The ICC World Cup 2019 has taken over the cricketing fraternity. The 10-nation tournament kicks off from May 30 wherein hosts England will lock horns with South Africa at Kennington Oval, London.

Ahead of the mega event, there have been plenty of predictions by former cricketers and experts with regards to the semifinalists of the 12th edition. In this aspect, cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir mentioned his top four but revealed the one factor that will be key to Team India's chances at the upcoming showpiece event.

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The former left-hander and current MP from East Delhi wrote in his column for TOI that India, England, South Africa, and Australia are his four semifinalists. He, however, went ahead and revealed the one thing which will be essential for India's fruitful run in the showpiece event.

Comparing Virat Kohli's statue in London and New Delhi, Gambhir stated that the skipper's intensity will be utmost important. "I am not sure if Madame Tussauds, London has a statue of Virat Kohli. The one in New Delhi has him. It’s a brilliant job but it misses Virat’s intensity; the energy in his pose is not there. India is one of my four semi-finalists. But for that to happen, Virat’s intensity is key," said the former Indian opener.

Kohli, who averages 55.54 in the calendar year, flopped in the warm-up outings but is expected to be at his best when the mega event kicks off for the two-time champions.