Ben Stokes, who was the Man of the Match at Lord’s in 2019<\/a>, has returned from ODI retirement for another shot at World Cup glory. Jos Buttler has transitioned from Morgan’s right-hand man and vice-captain to captain, and familiar faces like Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Adil Rashid, and Chris Woakes are back for more. It’s clear that England still fields a formidable team.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat’s perhaps even more significant is that the same aggressive and fearless approach that has been the hallmark of this group’s success, not only in limited-overs cricket but also in Tests, remains intact. This approach makes England a formidable and dangerous outfit. Despite not having played as much 50-over cricket as they might have preferred in the last year, Buttler’s team showcased their resilience by coming from 1-0 down to secure a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in a recent ODI series at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conditions will be different in India, of course, but this squad appears well-balanced if injuries can be avoided, and the feeling is that England are coming to the boil just at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/machibet777-affiliate.com\/cricket\/t20-world-cup-2022-team-of-the-tournament-2022-11-15\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Player to Watch: Jonny Bairstow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Much of the talk leading up to the tournament focused on England’s initial decision to exclude Harry Brook from the squad, followed by a U-turn that resulted in the omission of Jason Roy, a key figure in their triumphant 2019 campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dawid Malan has stepped in at the top of the order, but that position comes with added pressure, and concerns arise regarding Joe Root’s form at number three as the World Cup approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, the performance of Jonny Bairstow takes on added significance in this tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This World Cup marks the culmination of a whirlwind period for Bairstow. In 2022, he played a pivotal role in England’s Test team resurgence, delivering one century after another during the home summer. However, a freak injury sidelined him for the T20 World Cup in Australia. Upon his rushed return for the Ashes against Australia, Bairstow initially faced challenges with both bat and gloves before responding with characteristic determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bairstow boasts an impressive average of 45.09 in this format and a strike rate of 110.81 as an opening batsman, making him one of the world’s premier players. His prowess against spin bowling is also noteworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Roy no longer in the picture and Alex Hales firmly excluded, England will be banking on Bairstow to set the early tone and establish their position as defending champions in the World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India (3.00)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSquad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/machibet777-affiliate.com\/cricket\/2023-cricket-world-cup-outright-favourites-2023-09-21\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n India enter the World Cup as the overwhelming favourites, and their reputation is well-earned. The last time the World Cup was hosted on Indian soil in 2011, they thrilled their fans by clinching the title against Sri Lanka. Eight years later, in England, India reached the semi-finals, further solidifying their World Cup pedigree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to cricket history, it’s difficult to find fault with India, and their current squad is brimming with talent from top to bottom. The team boasts experienced and high-scoring batsmen, exceptional spin bowlers, and a formidable pace attack. Playing on home turf, India is expected to be a formidable force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The squad is expertly led by captain Rohit Sharma, with strong support from former captain Virat Kohli and seasoned players like Ravi Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah. The team also has promising young talents, including Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj, adding depth and excitement to their lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Player to Watch: Jasprit Bumrah<\/h3>\n\n\n\n While India’s batting lineup often steals the spotlight, their bowling unit is equally formidable, thanks to the exceptional Jasprit Bumrah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the new ball, Bumrah possesses the ability to swing it effectively from an attacking length, making him a constant threat during the first powerplay. At the death, his pinpoint yorkers and brilliant slower deliveries set him apart from his peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bumrah is likely to receive strong support from the emerging talent Mohammed Siraj and a top-tier spin department. However, Bumrah remains the linchpin, and his absence was sorely felt during the T20 World Cup last year when India’s bowling lacked firepower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coming back from a lengthy injury layoff, Bumrah may be carefully managed through the group stage. Still, when the crunch matches arrive, he will undoubtedly be India’s trump card. His fitness will be a critical factor, as India’s bowling unit could be exposed if he breaks down, as they were against England in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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