India are hosts and hot favourites but the strength of the other leading nations promises quite a contest over the next six weeks
Few will enjoy facing their spin attack, particularly the irrepressible Rashid Khan, and most Indian pitches should suit them. But they lost every game at the 2019 World Cup, despite getting into winning positions against India and Pakistan, and have a pitiful ODI record against the bigger teams. A landmark World Cup win is overdue.Not the most obvious white-ball coach – his strike-rate was discussed endlessly during his England career – but Trott has a shrewd, inquisitive cricket brain.
Bangladesh’s Taskin Ahmed after being named player of the series in the Tigers’ ODI series victory in South Africa last year.It’s the last dance of a 24-carat generation that taught England to love white-ball cricket. England went into 2019 as hosts and the undisputed world No 1. This year they are fifth – but most people have them as second favourites. Jos Buttler will lead the oldest squad in the tournament, along with New Zealand, and niggling injuries to key bowlers are a concern.
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