Topic: 2019 Cricket World Cup - Discussion & Analysis - page 45. (Read 8123 times)

I doubt. It's different format than IPL.

Different format, different bowling attack and fielding strategy. Besides, as far as I know the West Indian players are not having good time with the managements. So, I would not expect much from them. If this was T20 world cup then I would bet for them but in this one, I think they may even lose some matches against Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they manage any match with them (I have not looked at the fixer yet).

Honestly speaking, West Indians have some great players like you mentioned above but greatness needs management, team spirit, certain goals which the West Indies team do not have right now.

By the way, do you guys think Gayle is fit for 50 over matches?

Looking at his movements I doubt he is fit for long innings. He is okay to hit 6s and 4s in short format like T20 but for 50 over matches it will be too much to ask from him. Don't forget his back injury which all the bowlers use against him. There was a time when a blower bowled a body length ball then Gayle used to hit it hard but now, he can not do much and the bowlers use it in favour of them.

Pollard , Russell, Gayle are performing well and if they continue this way and with other players joining the WI team they could be brutal in the World cup if this trends continue as they have real good all rounders as well.

Pollard , Russell, Gayle are performing well and if they continue this way and with other players joining the WI team they could be brutal in the World cup if this trends continue as they have real good all rounders as well.

Yes, Dhoni is now performing better in this IPL 2019. Generally, I love Dhoni mainly for his captaincy and cool behavior. I think Dhoni is Blessing from Almighty for the Indian team. So hope in this upcoming WC 2019 Dhoni will support more.

Undoubtedly dhoni should be on the first eleven.Look at his recent performance or IPL.He's still very good at this age.And remember 2011, when dhoni helped the Indian team to win the world cup after 83.I think india will make a great team for WC 19. And India will be considered one of the favorites of World cup.       

Undoubtedly dhoni should be on the first eleven.Look at his recent performance or IPL.He's still very good at this age.And remember 2011, when dhoni helped the Indian team to win the world cup after 83.I think india will make a great team for WC 19. And India will be considered one of the favorites of World cup.       

For the Indian sqaud, I hope Dhoni plays this world cup as it may be the last world cup for him after which he may choose to retire. He should be the captain instead of Virat as even though Virat has proved himself, his captaincy has not been as good as Dhonis and plus this is the World Cup and the entire team has new cricketers and I miss Ashwin's bowling. They can choose Raina too.

I don't think Dhoni is biased as he has chosen players like Nehra earlier who nobody could trust and Nehra proved himself. Dhoni reminds me of Kapil Dev who also used to trust the players and not think about himself. Kohli's captaincy is totally different and he still remains unsure  of his selection just like Sachin was earlier "always under pressure".

And Finch did reasonably well during the last two ODI series (against Pakistan and India).

Lol. Who the heck are you people? Population does not matter? Number of countries only matter? Do you people even think before posting such nonsensical bullshit?  Do you even realise how much cricketers earn?

I have travelled around the world and I know how popular Cricket is. There are many links like the one that I just provided that state how Cricket is the 2nd most popular sport in the world. Also, I don't really care whether you are willing to accept the truth or not.

Dhoni is a very divisive figure and he has clear bias in favor of (ex)CSK players such as Raina, Ashwin.etc. Kohli is more or less unbiased and he cares more about the team rather than about his own individual performances.

India - (April 15)

Pakistan - (April 18)

South Africa - (April 18)

Afghanistan

Recently, Afghanistan made a decision to sack Asghar Afghan as the captain of the team and handed over the responsibilities to Gulbadin Naib before the World Cup. Afghanistan have announced their 23-member preliminary squad. Before the World Cup, Afghanistan is going to play two matches against Ireland and two against Scotland.

England

World No.1 ODI team and the host of  ICC World Cup 2019, have not announced the date yet when they are going to announce the World Cup squad. Prior to the World Cup, England will play six ODI matches - one match against Ireland and also a 5-match ODI series against Pakistan. The question is whether Jofra Archer is going to be part of England's World Cup team. Archer is expected to make his debut in the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan. He caught the selectors' attention after his outstanding performances in T20 leagues across the world.

Australia

The five-time World Champion have won their last eight ODIs played in India and UAE. Kangaroos have not confirmed the date about the team announcement yet, as they are yet to analyse the form of Steve Smith and David Warner, who recently resumed international cricket after serving a 12-month ban. Australia are going to play practice matches against New Zealand and have training camp scheduled in early May.

Bangladesh - (April 15-20)

West Indies

Several players from the team are currently playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the final selection could be based on the players' performance in the tournament. Chris Gayle and Andre Russell - two players who have done well in the tournament, are likely to be named in the World Cup squad. Windies will play alongside Bangladesh and Ireland in a tri-series before going into the World Cup.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan team is likely to announce their squad soon after the end of their Super Provincial One Day tournament. The tournament will come to an end on April 11.

Well, in that case, Khawaja and Warner is the best option for opening. I think Australia can make Finch one down too.  I'm not sure his batting stats in 2nd position though. Didn't find such stuffs on the reputed sports sites. Considering Khakawa's recent performance, Finch is no for me.

If I get to choose my playing XI for oz then Warner is my go-to opener any day be it Test Cricket or ODI. I highly rate him as a batsman, arguably one of the modern great. When comparing him with Khwaja (because he's new in ODI) and Finch (He sucks at Red ball cricket, so far) Warner is miles ahead of both of them and he's a complete batsman in this era. they don't come anywhere close to him despite how good they play.

The only drawback for Warner is his behavior. he's considered as the bad boy by CA and not because of Sand Paper Saga. somehow he managed to piss off very important people in Australian cricket with his rebel character. (Read: Salary hike incident).

For the Indian sqaud, I hope Dhoni plays this world cup as it may be the last world cup for him after which he may choose to retire. He should be the captain instead of Virat as even though Virat has proved himself, his captaincy has not been as good as Dhonis and plus this is the World Cup and the entire team has new cricketers and I miss Ashwin's bowling. They can choose Raina too.

Well, Finch is also playing good and no need to mention anything about Warner. However, I still think it will be better idea to keep Khawaja on XI and option from Finch and Warner, since Khawaja is playing better than Finch of course.

@Pffrt Agreed Khwaja playing very good cricket for Oz and it would be a big mistake if he didn't make into World cup squad. there is cutthroat but healthy competition in OZ team for the opening pair between Khwaja, Finch, and Warner.

Chances are all of them going to make in 15 men squad easily but in playing 11 only 2 can play.