Indian Cricket team will be led by Virat Kohli in ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC), 2019, which will begin its campaign from June 5 against South Africa. The 12th edition of ICC World Cup 2019 began from May 30 in England and Wales.  Ahead of IND vs SA match, CWC 2019, Virat Kohli thanks Indian Football Team members including Sunil Chhetri and German footballer Thomas Muller who wished Team India good luck for World Cup tournament. India vs South Africa, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Preview: IND Aim to Further Proteas' Misery in CWC.

India has won CWC tournament twice, first in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev and the second one in 2011 under the leadership of MS Dhoni. The 1983 World Cup was also held in England, now every Indian fan is hoping Kohli to repeat the feat after 36 years. South Africa vs India Cricket Score 8th ODI Match.

Virat Kohli Thanking the Blue Tigers!!!

Kohli Saying Thank You to Thomas Muller!!!

Virat Kohli is also one of the owners of FC Goa Football team which plays in Indian Super League. Kohli is indeed a big football fan as Thomas Muller mentioned in his tweet about Indian skipper being a fan of Muller's Die Mannschaft football club.

Kohli and his men will play against Proteas side on Wednesday, June 5 when Indians will be celebrating Eid. Fans will definitely want Team India to start off with a win. Men in Blue looks favourite as South Africa will be playing without Dale Steyn and they also lost their first two CWC 2019 games in a row which has indeed demotivated them.

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