Cricket World Cup Outline

Cricket World Cup Outline

Australia - getting whooped 6 games straight now (NZ well and truely spanked them ) and with injuries, weak bowling, is it a comp too many this winter?

Bangladesh - A lot better than people think (beat the Aussies once as well remember) but still early in their history and need toughen up in the batting yet i think.

England - Hmm each time you think their out of it they keep dragging themselves back in Consistancey HAS to be the key.
Collingwood, Pietersen and of course Flintoff can turn games on their own.

India - Some of the best batting with Tendulkar, Dravid and Dhoni and under-rated bowling, an outside bet if dressing room conflicts dont blow up.

Kenya - Not really expecting much from them as home authorities are all over the shop and dont seem to have made much progress in the past 4 years .

New Zealand - Recently stuffed the Aussies 3-0 when looking beat, always a solid 1-day side, no real stars but look out for new batsman Taylor and of course captain Fleming.

Pakistan - Should be a good choice, but....which Pakistan will turn up?
Possibly the most impressive batting line up in world cricket at the moment (Yousuf, Younis Khan, Inzamum and Shahid Afridi ) and bowling that rip through any side....but will they turn up on the day?

South Africa - Recentley become world Number 1 in the rankings, an aging side but will Pollock, Kallis, Boucher be able to go out on a high?.
Ntini & Nel as well as de Villiers also fine players - could they?

Sri Lanka - I placed my bet on them back in November (9-1 then) as long as the batting fires they will always be a threat (Jayawardene, Sangakarra, Jayasuriya) but bowling is a worry.

West Indies - The home team will be hoping to put on a show and have begun to look a little better over the last 6 months, Jermaine Taylor has impressed with the ball, the batting may still be too reliant on Lara, Gayle etc.

Zimbabwe - Oh dear, many say they shouldn't be playing, having been reduced to 18-21 year olds with a smattering of senior pros. The home political situation has done this side no favours.

Minnows - Scotland have shown strength in the last few months and Holland always try hard but im not expecting too much from any others.

So now you want me to predict the winner dont you, well......im not going to, i cant decide between about 4-5 possibles.