Five cricket players to watch at the 2019 World Cup

09/14/2017

In any sport, the World Cup, or any other major international event, is the platform where teams and players can showcase their skills and style of play. For the 2019 Cricket World Cup, teams and players will land on English and Welsh shores to fight it out for the biggest prize in cricket.

With the mega event just about 2 years away, some cricketers have already upped their performance and they seem to be the players to watch out for in the UK. Here is a list of players who are sure to create a buzz.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes' incredible rise from a brash half-polished youngster to one of England, in fact, world cricket's best all-rounder is well documented. The stars appear to be aligning for something special at the 2019 World Cup at home, his rise has synchronized with England's rise. The 26-year old has the capability to take on bowlers in every format of the game with his exceptional stroke play and sheer brilliance with the ball. He also possesses the rare ability to change the course of the game at any moment with his electric presence on the field. As the vice captain of one of, if not, the best limited-overs teams of the current era, he inspires the lot through his inherently attacking mindset and that instinct started bolstering the confidence of the side in the shorter format of the game which had been missing from English cricket for a while now. You can get live cricket betting odds for free in order to make winning bets on him and other players. Before betting, however, you should catch up with all the upcoming games.

Jasprit Bumrah

Despite making his debut just a year and a half ago, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah's stock has constantly been on the rise due to his ability to rattle batsmen with his accuracy and consistency in terms of line and length. Be it yorkers, slower balls or conventional pace bowling, Bumrah comes across as a potent limited-overs bowler for India. When he was included in the Indian eleven for the fifth ODI against Australia in January 2016, he was viewed as a bowler with an X-factor, one who could bowl with an unconventional action. But, in the period, he rose to become one of India's limited-overs specialists. It has been a short yet remarkable journey for the 23-year-old, who now ranks among the top ten quick bowlers in the world when numbers are taken into account since his debut and the No. 1 Indian pacer in the period. This consistency gives him a better edge over his opponents and there is no doubt that his presence in the upcoming cricket World Cup will be immense.

Asela Gunaratne

The Sri Lankan international is not a pushover when it comes to batting and bowling. Gunaratne has already established himself as a vital member of the middle order and is also a handy medium pacer. He is a great asset for the Sri Lanka international cricket team as they head to the 2019 World Cup. Despite his propensity to pick up an injury, Gunaratne is a substantial addition to the Lankan team. Not only does his slow bowling bring balance to the side, he is also in good batting form, having hit a crucial 80 not out in a record fourth-innings chase against Zimbabwe last week. However, when it comes to Sri Lankan cricket, OddsDigger offers nice and reliable tips for the upcoming matches. Use the tips from experienced bookmakers to improve your chances of winning.

Hardik Pandya

The fearless young man with big, meaty swings of the bat has had an impressive career over the last 6 months. His ability to come through for his team has been seen in almost every game. During the Champions Trophy final, when India went head to head against Pakistan, although the latter won, he could have been well named the most valuable player for the Indian side. His presence was felt and he has been improving every step of the way. He is certainly a player to watch in 2019 World Cup.

Kagiso Rabada

He can be a nightmare for the batsmen when bowling. His skills as a pacer are exceptional as he can pick up speed within a short period of time to win the game. The South African international knows when and how to release the ball so that the batsman gets confused. His incredible pace along with his slow delivery make him a threat for any batsman in world cricket. At only 22 years, he is still making waves in the world of cricket and by the look of things, he might leave a mark at 2019 World Cup.