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ICC World Cup 2019: Five all-rounders to watch out for

All-rounders are the flavour of the season and this World Cup will feature some of the best in the business.
West Indies legend Clive Lloyd told that the ICC's flagship event in England and Wales will be 'World Cup of all-rounders'. TNIE takes a look at the five best all-rounders who could define matches as it kicks off on May 30.
West Indies legend Clive Lloyd told that the ICC's flagship event in England and Wales will be 'World Cup of all-rounders'. TNIE takes a look at the five best all-rounders who could define matches as it kicks off on May 30.
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Hardik Pandya (India) | Emulating Russell's form with the bat was impossible this IPL season but Pandya was the one who came closest to the big Jamaican. Always a dangerous batsman in all formats of the game, Pandya seems to have incorporated the Helicopter shot, immortalised by his former captain M.S. Dhoni, into his arsenal and his performance with the ball was just as impressive. So much so, that it was his bowling performance that earned him a man of the match in Mumbai Indians' final group game. (Photo | AFP)
Hardik Pandya (India) | Emulating Russell's form with the bat was impossible this IPL season but Pandya was the one who came closest to the big Jamaican. Always a dangerous batsman in all formats of the game, Pandya seems to have incorporated the Helicopter shot, immortalised by his former captain M.S. Dhoni, into his arsenal and his performance with the ball was just as impressive. So much so, that it was his bowling performance that earned him a man of the match in Mumbai Indians' final group game. (Photo | AFP)
Andre Russell (West Indies) | The 31-year-old seems to have got a second wind since returning from a doping ban that was imposed on him in January 2017. He has struck 130 sixes in 58 games since it ended, which amounts to a six every five balls and the manner in which he flogged bowlers in the Indian Premier League looked like something straight out of a video game. Russell is also a useful medium pacer and arguably the best fielder West Indies have got. (Photo | AFP)
Andre Russell (West Indies) | The 31-year-old seems to have got a second wind since returning from a doping ban that was imposed on him in January 2017. He has struck 130 sixes in 58 games since it ended, which amounts to a six every five balls and the manner in which he flogged bowlers in the Indian Premier League looked like something straight out of a video game. Russell is also a useful medium pacer and arguably the best fielder West Indies have got. (Photo | AFP)
Ben Stokes (England) | His unbeaten 71 in England's recent three-wicket win against Pakistan showed why he can never be discounted as a threat with the bat by the opposition. He has been drawing comparisons with Ian Botham ever since he made his debut and, with England being one of the favourites, Stokes can prove lethal. (Photo | AFP)
Ben Stokes (England) | His unbeaten 71 in England's recent three-wicket win against Pakistan showed why he can never be discounted as a threat with the bat by the opposition. He has been drawing comparisons with Ian Botham ever since he made his debut and, with England being one of the favourites, Stokes can prove lethal. (Photo | AFP)
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) | He has already made his name as the greatest player his country has ever produced but Shakib's participation in the World Cup came under a question mark when he retired hurt during an ODI game against Ireland last week. He suffered a side strain and won't play the tri-series final that is being played in Ireland. As Bangladesh cricket rose in stature over the past decade, Shakib grew with them and is the player that captain Mashrafe Mortaza depends on the most. Their performances in big tournaments has often hinged on Shakib's performances with the bat or the ball. (Photo | AFP)
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) | He has already made his name as the greatest player his country has ever produced but Shakib's participation in the World Cup came under a question mark when he retired hurt during an ODI game against Ireland last week. He suffered a side strain and won't play the tri-series final that is being played in Ireland. As Bangladesh cricket rose in stature over the past decade, Shakib grew with them and is the player that captain Mashrafe Mortaza depends on the most. Their performances in big tournaments has often hinged on Shakib's performances with the bat or the ball. (Photo | AFP)
Marcus Stoinis (Australia) | Virat Kohli termed Stoinis as the 'biggest threat' prior to Australia's limited overs tour of India. The visitors went on to stun Kohli and team 3-2 in the series and Stoinis was in the thick of it. He scored 140 runs and even picked Kohli's wicket in the decisive final match. (Photo | AFP)
Marcus Stoinis (Australia) | Virat Kohli termed Stoinis as the 'biggest threat' prior to Australia's limited overs tour of India. The visitors went on to stun Kohli and team 3-2 in the series and Stoinis was in the thick of it. He scored 140 runs and even picked Kohli's wicket in the decisive final match. (Photo | AFP)
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