The mega event Cricket world cup 2019 is around the corner. Team India is looking forward to life the trophy for the third time. The expections of the fans will be high from the skipper Virat Kohli and former captain MS Dhoni. Nodoubt, Virat is  No. 1 batsman in the world but he is still learning as a captain. The presence of MS Dhoni has eased his transition as a captain in the Indian team, especiallyin  ODI  matches.

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In an interaction with India Today, Kohli revealed how he would always be thankful to Dhoni for trusting him at the No. 3 role in the Indian team. Indian Skipper said, “When I walked into the team he had the option of trying someone else after few games, although I grabbed my chances but for me to get that kind of backing, was very crucial. Also, he gave me an opportunity to bat at No 3 because not many youngsters get to play at No 3.”

Further. Kohli said that MSD is one person, who literally knows the game inside out. He understands the game from ‘Ball 1 to Ball 300 (50 overs) on the field. He said, “I won’t say its a luxury to have him but I am fortunate to have a mind like that from behind the stumps.”

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ICC World Cup is to commence from 30 May and selectors have already decided the playing team.

India’s Squad for Cricket World Cup 2019 - Virat Kohli (capt), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, K.L. Rahul, Vijay Shankar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami.