February 2011 - World Cup Teams
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.
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...