World Cup Betting: Has South Africa's time come?
Often fancied pre-tournament, the Proteas have a reputation for disappointing their backers. Frank Gregan discusses their chances of overcoming fear of failure this time......
Ryan ten Doeschate: A repeat performance can see us beat the Windies
Tuesday's Centurion Ryan ten doeschate on meeting his hero, gunning for Sachin Tendulkar's wicket and unprecedented media attention on himself....
Betting.betfair's Ryan ten Doeschate shines but it's not enough
Betting.betfair's Ryan ten doeschate hit a superb century for the Netherlands against England but it wasn't quite enough as Andrew Strauss' men somewhat unconvincigly got off to a winning start......
Cricket World Cup Betting: Bangladesh v India
It's the World Cup opener and it should be a tasty affair as the Tigers try to topple the hot tournament favourites in front of a fiercely partisan Bangladeshi crowd.
England Cricket World Cup Team: KP to relish opening role
It may smell of desperation, panic and 'fuzzy thinking' but the very late decision to use Kevin Pietersen as an opener alongside Andrew Strauss may yet prove to be a shrewd one by Andy Flower,...
Cricket World Cup Special Interview: Darren Gough
He was England's go-to bowler for over a decade and one of the greatest-ever exponents of death-bowling in the ODI format. We chatted to former Yorkshire, Essex and England star Darren Gough ahead of the...
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...
Netherlands
The Dutch are making up the numbers in this tournament and although they will not trouble the big boys, allrounder Ryan ten Doeschate might. Ed Hawkins previews their squad...
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...
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.
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.
Kenya
One of the foremost of the associate nations and former World Cup semi-finalists, Kenya nevertheless look set to struggle in South Asia
Canada
Cosmopolitan Canada go to the World Cup with high hopes and their captain has even talked of reaching the quarter-finals. But realistically, beating fellow minnows Kenya is likely to be the limit of their achievement.
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...
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...
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...
Cricket World Cup Betting: Trott on the up
Michael Vaughan talks us through the importance of being Jonathan Trott......
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......
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....
South Africa
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...
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....
Sixth ODI Result: World Cup looks bleak for England after fifth loss
England lost to Australia once again and are now 5-1 down in the Series. All that optimism ahead of the World Cup in the aftermath of the Ashes now looks very misplaced......
Cricket World Cup Betting: India and Pakistan the teams to beat
Michael Vaughan tells us why India and Pakistan are the teams to beat in conditions they will love....
Cricket World Cup Betting: Which captains are the real deal?
Michael Vaughan explains why the role of captain is even more significant in ODIs than Test matches and gives us his shortlist of skippers who you can count on....
