Kedar Jadhav  

India are currently on 11 points from seven games and a win on Tuesday will ensure a smooth passage to the World Cup 2019 semi-finals unlike Bangladesh, who must win their last couple of league games in order to make their maiden entry into the last four stage

Birmingham: After India’s unbeaten run at the ICC World Cup 2019 was halted by hosts England on Sunday (June 30), there were lot of questions about India’s batting in the first 10 overs and the final six. MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav were criticised for not showing intent to go for big shots in the final six overs while chasing 338. In the post-match press conference, Rohit Sharma, who hit a century, explained why India batted like that and Dhoni, Jadhav in particular. Some called Dhoni-Jadhav’s batting as “bizarre”.

Chasing 338, India faltered at Edgbaston. There were questions raised about India’s approach towards the final six overs of the innings when MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav were batting. They did not try for big hits when the need of the hour was that with required run rate above 14

Both MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav failed to show intent. They did not go for big hits and India’s lone six of the innings came from Dhoni in the final over when India were out of the World Cup 2019 game against England. Dhoni-Jadhav partnership faced 31 balls (seven dot balls, 20 singles, three fours and one six)

Cricketer Kedar Jadhav shared a photograph of the "Bharat team" -- M.S. Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Shikhar Dhawan and K.L. Rahul
 

Southampton: Finally, the day has arrived. India will get their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign underway today (June 5) in Southampton against South Africa. Virat Kohli and his men carry a billion hopes as they aim to bring the trophy home. With Kedar Jadhav declared fit and KL Rahul in form, Kohli’s choice of playing 11 for the opener should be easy, but picking an extra paceman would depend on the conditions at the Hampshire Bowl stadium. Here is the likely playing 11 for India.

Southampton: Chetan Narula reports for MyNation as India prepare to take on South Africa in their World Cup 2019 opener in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). It's been a long rest for the Men in Blue since the second warm-up, while the Proteas have lost to England and Bangladesh in the same interim. 

In team news, a major shock for South Africa as Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the tournament owing to a second should injury which hasn't responded to treatment. For India, Kedar Jadhav is completely match fit. But will he be considered for selection, or will Ravindra Jadeja come into the frame for this game at Hampshire Bowl.

Virat Kohli said leading India at the ICC World Cup 2019 will be the toughest job of his captaincy career so far. He spoke to the media ahead of India's first game against South Africa in Southampton. Here is the full transcript of Kohli's interaction with the media on Tuesday (June 4)

London: Chetan Narula reports for MyNation from The Oval (London) as India prepare to take on New Zealand in the first warm-up ahead of the ICC World Cup 2019. All-rounder Vijay Shankar was hit on his right forearm batting in the nets on Friday (May 24). He walked off in pain and will undergo scans in London this evening. 
Meanwhile, Kedar Jadhav continued his process to full recovery and fitness after suffering a left shoulder injury during the IPL. It is unsure if either player will feature in Saturday’s (May 25) warm-up game against the Black Caps.

With Kedar Jadhav doubtful for ICC World Cup 2019, interestingly, the selectors have named Ambati Rayudu and Axar Patel as "possible replacements" for Jadhav, if needed. These two names have sparked a big debate among Indian cricket fans

The Virat-Kohli led team ticked all the boxes to thrash Australia by six wickets in the series opener on Saturday. It was a welcome win for India after losing the T20 series 0-2. Now, the action shifts to Nagpur's VCA Stadium for the second ODI

India produced a clinical bowling performance, led by Mohammed Shami, to restrict Australia to 236 for seven. The hosts then returned to chase down the target with Dhoni and Kedar forging a 141-run unfinished partnership to score 240 for four in 48.2 overs.

India reached the target in 48.2 overs, riding on a 141-run unconquered stand between Kedar (81 no, 87 balls) and Dhoni (59 no off 72 balls), to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series
 

MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav ensured that the hosts’ bowlers did not have any chance in the game as they associated for an unbroken 121-run partnership for the fourth wicket while chasing 231 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)