2015 WC Squad: India’s 15 men for title defence

Chief strategist and wicket keeper, MS Dhoni was the man behind India's 2011 Cup win. He will once again lead the team for the 2015 edition in Australia-New Zealand. (Source: PTI)

New Test captain, Virat Kohli will be captain's go to man in the 15-member squad. His superb form will only strengthen India's batting line up. (Source: PTI)

Shikhar Dhawan's flamboyance at the top makes him a certain choice in the team. His aggressiveness will come handy in Australia-New Zealand. (Source: PTI)

Ajinkya Rahane is now a regular in all three formats of the game for India. His selection was not surprising. He can open and can drop down the order if required. (Source: PTI)

Rohit Sharma can anchor his innings and can step up just in case India need to put it beyond the opposition. His knack of playing long innings makes him a certain choice in India's top order. (Source: PTI)

Ambati Rayudu is not new to this form of cricket. He has shown his aggressive intent when promoted to No. 3 against Sri Lanka recently. (Source: PTI)

Suresh Raina will play at a very crucial position in the middle order. His ability to clear the ground easily will make him India's go to man as far as finishing the innings is concerned. (Source: PTI)

Axar Patel is a bowler who can bat. His flat trajectory can combine well with Ravindra Jadeja. He will play his first World Cup. Big moment for the young man. (Source: PTI)

R Ashwin is the only specialist spinner in the team and he will lead India's spin attack Down Under. (Source: PTI)

A certain choice Bhuvneshwar Kumar will bring the variation to the bowling line up. His ability to swing the ball both ways will be effective in New Zealand and Perth where India is scheduled to play. (Source: AP)

Ishant Sharma will be the leader of the pack. Amidst an inexperienced bowling line up, he has to lead the way for the likes of Umesh and Shami. (Source: AP)

Mohammed Shami has been a regular now in the Indian team for the past one year. He is expected to deliver the goods at the death. (Source: AP)

Stuart Binny can double up as a lower order batsman and can be the fourth seamer for MS Dhoni. (Source: AP)

Umesh Yadav will add pace to this Indian attack. The speedster would enjoy bowling on bouncy pitches. (Source: BCCI)

Jadeja is another bowling all-rounder India have picked. His chemistry with the captain MSD is impeccable and his experience makes him the first choice if it comes to playing an all-rounder at No. 7. (Source: AP)