Team: Uttar Pradesh
ODI debut: 28/01/02
Past World Cups: -
Right-arm off-break bowler
There are a number of people within the game who believe Kaif will play a big part in India's national team for many years to come.
He made his Test debut at the tender age of 18 in the defeat against South Africa.
Although appearances have been few and far between in the longer version of the game, he has quickly developed his talent as a useful one-day player.
With an average innings of over 50, and a scoring rate of about 82 per 100 balls, he has cemented his place for the World Cup.
Kaif is also a very agile midfielder - a big bonus in the one-day game.