England: Their preparation for the World Cup has been the worst as they lost the ODI series in Australia 1-6. But they didn't field a strong bowling line-up in Australia and several players were injured after winning the Ashes. Last year they won their first world title when they lifted the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean under Paul Collingwood. Can Andrew Strauss guide England to their maiden 50 overs World Cup win?
Key men: Without any doubt it will be dashing batsman Kevin Pietersen, who will be opening the batting with captain Strauss. Pietersen has the ability to destroy any attack on slow pitches of the sub-continent. Ravi Bopara is also a big hitter and will be crucial in the middle-order.
World Cup record: Played 59, Won 36, Lost 22, No result 1
Squad: Andrew Strauss (captain), James Anderson, Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Paul Collingwood, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Ajmal Shahzad, Graeme Swann, James Tredwell, Jonathan Trott, Luke Wright, Michael Yardy. Coach: Andy Flower (Zimbabwe)
source: sify sports
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