Ireland

Ireland caused two upsets in the last World Cup and they will back themselves again. Ed Hawkins looks at their chances and marks your card about a batsman to watch out for...

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Ed Hawkins

8 Feb 2011

West Indies

West Indies have the batting to surprise everyone in the World Cup but they look pitifully short of bowling options. Ed Hawkins fears for their chances of making the knockout stages...

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Ed Hawkins

8 Feb 2011

Sri Lanka

Regular contenders for limited overs silverware, Sri Lanka have slipped under the radar somewhat ahead of the World Cup but there is no doubt that they have what it takes to lift the trophy.

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Andrew Hughes

8 Feb 2011

Zimbabwe

Not so long ago Zimbabwe were friendless in world cricket. Now they travel to the World Cup with renewed hope and a decent chance of reaching the last eight.

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Andrew Hughes

8 Feb 2011

Kenya

One of the foremost of the associate nations and former World Cup semi-finalists, Kenya nevertheless look set to struggle in South Asia

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Andrew Hughes

8 Feb 2011

Bangladesh

Bangladesh do not have the best of reputations but Ed Hawkins says we should underestimate them at our peril. In fact, he rates them as a top wager of the tournament...

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Ed Hawkins

8 Feb 2011

England

Injuries and exhaustion should mean that England will have to wait at least another four years to claim their first World Cup. Ed Hawkins takes a look at their strengths and weaknesses...

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Ed Hawkins

8 Feb 2011

India

The main hosts are favourites to win a second World Cup. they have the batting to do it but Ed Hawkins has some concerns about their bowling...

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Ed Hawkins

8 Feb 2011

New Zealand

Fittingly for a team who always wears black, they're perennial dark horses for each and every World Cup. But this is far from being their best crop of players in recent times......

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Andrew Hughes

8 Feb 2011

Australia

Australian cricket may be going through a bit of a low after that home Ashes defeat but when it comes to their World Cup pedigree, it's a different story. Underestimate them at your peril....

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Andrew Hughes

8 Feb 2011

Bottlers, chokers, underachievers. It certainly hasn't been for want of ODI talent that this South African side hasn't won major tournaments but fans and backers are running out of patience and this time they need...

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Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

7 Feb 2011

Pakistan

The most talented team in the world, the most frustrating team in the world. It's anyone's guess which Pakistan will turn up but if it's the good one, they have every chance....

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Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

4 Feb 2011

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