The Hindu assesses the individual performances of the Indian players during the 2015 World Cup. Although the side couldn't defend its title, it managed the distinction of a seven-match unbeaten streak.
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He did not dominate the tournament, but his century against Bangladesh in the quarterfinal cannot be praised highly enough.
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The southpaw opener scored hundreds versus South Africa and Ireland and an impressive 73 over Pakistan; he ought to have batted more sensibly in the semifinal. 412 runs.
Virat Kohli: 7/10
India's mainstay batsman managed a fine hundred against Pakistan and looked in great touch generally, but failed to turn up in the knock-outs. It would be unfair to label his tournament a failure; he cannot be held to a higher standard simply because he has always delivered. 305 runs .
Ajinkya Rahane: 6/10
Rahane's is a rather puzzling case; he struck a brilliant 79 over South Africa but little else. The naturally compact batsman struggled at the crease against Bangladesh and Australia. 208 runs .
Suresh Raina: 7/10
Raina played vital knocks against Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, bowled well in Hamilton. He never looked confident in the semifinal and perhaps should have been given a few overs with the ball. 284 runs , 1 wicket at 64 .
MS Dhoni: 7.5/10
"Captain Cool" led the team well after a barren summer, kept wickets well. He orchestrated an expert run-chase against West Indies and Zimbabwe; it would be silly to blame him for India's exit. 237 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja: 5/10
India needed a good all-rounder and Jadeja was not it. He made no serious batting contributions, albeit he did not have too many chances. His bowling, especially after the recovery from a shoulder injury, was decent at times, but nothing to worry good batsmen. He desperately needs a good IPL (and will probably have one too). 57 runs; 9 wickets at 39.66 .
R. Ashwin: 8/10
Often unsung, India's spin spearhead Ashwin demonstrated excellent guile and control. He was vital to India's plans of constricting rival teams during the middle overs. He turned out to be India's best bowler in the semifinal and most economical bowler throughout. 13 wickets at 25.38
Mohammed Shami: 8.5/10
The Bengal paceman was India's stand-out bowler at the World Cup. He was fast, wise, and skilful. He flourished for the responsibility of having to lead the pack and was the undisputed spearhead of India's pace attack. 17 wickets at 17.29.
Umesh Yadav: 7.5/10
The speedster was fast and vastly improved from the Test series but still remains work-in-progress. He went for 72 from nine overs in the semifinal, giving away four wides. He can be lethal with greater accuracy and consistency. 18 wickets at 17.83.
Mohit Sharma: 7/10
A captain's favourite, Mohit was quietly impressive. He delivered steady, line-and-length bowling, with very effective slower balls and bouncers. He is not as quick as the other two pacemen but turned out to be a useful bowler. 13 wickets at 24.15 .
Bhuvneshwar Kumar , who only featured in one game, bowled five overs and took one for 19 .