2019 Cricket World Cup - Discussion & Analysis

[JSRAW]

England and India are the in form team for the past few years and they have a well rounded team with top players in their playing eleven, England does have a deep batting line up and they have the advantage of playing in their home town which makes things easier for them, but i am not sure about the groups both teams are in.

No group this time if I am not wrong, every team will play a total 9 matches against each team and top 4 teams will qualify for semis.

I am not sure how they can be the underdog without Warner and Smith, if they are in the team they could have the potential to become the underdog.

Warner-Smith in or out doesn't matter. this team basically fighting for their pride. they lost all legacy-credibility in last one year due to Ball-tampering saga. I agree that they are doing very bad atm but still, we have almost 3-4 months in the world cup. 

Smith will come back for sure, not sure about David Warner tho. he's considered as a bad boy in Australian cricket (Top level) due to his behavior. not to mention his disagreement with CA.

SouthAfrica is a big disappointment in ICC tournament. I used to feel bad for them or support them but after AB De Villiers... now I support them only in Red ball cricket.

We don't know what the future holds, there is always a chance for the surprise or facepalm moment, least expecting team winning the world cup. Just like we did in 1983, Pakistan did in 1992.

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[AB de Royse777]

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We don't know what the future holds, there is always a chance for the surprise or facepalm moment, least expecting team winning the world cup. Just like we did in 1983, Pakistan did in 1992.

Assuming you are from Pakistan. You guys also got the last 2017 Champions trophy which no one thought that Pakistan will get that.

Pakistan is a very unpredictable team. If they work together and play as a team they can hurt hard the others butt hehe

Good luck guys.

Cheers :-)

[playboy654]

Other than the Eng team, India is doing pretty good if they manage to get their combination right for playing X1 they no one can stop this team.
I would not be very surprised if India and England playing finals against each other.

England and India are the in form team for the past few years and they have a well rounded team with top players in their playing eleven, England does have a deep batting line up and they have the advantage of playing in their home town which makes things easier for them, but i am not sure about the groups both teams are in.

Australia is the underdog in this World cup or to some extent Afganistan too. this team can surprise any team in their day, they showed the determination in Asia cup.

I am not sure how they can be the underdog without Warner and Smith, if they are in the team they could have the potential to become the underdog.

Newzealand and Proteas are good teams too but they don't give much confidence as a team.

South Africa had better teams in the past which are world beaters and never performed well in the world cups and New Zealand are always the black horse in every world cup but they never performed that well in the past apart from 1992.

Personally, I would like to see Ind vs Pak in the world cup final. if it happens then everyone can imagine the excitement in the cricketing World and for sure lockdown in both countries during the match.

This would be a dream final, but the present situation of Pakistan team is not that great and i would not expect this even in my dreams as they are not in the best form for a very long time and they do not have great players who could change the match, that is not the case with India as they are having a great team who can conquer any opposition.

Yes some teamd were in the good stage of playing well in the world cup but most of the teams were need to improve they are playing quality more than before then only this world cup will be more interesting and more tougher to see

[JSRAW]

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 Just like we did in 1983, Pakistan did in 1992.

Assuming you are from Pakistan.

Bhai, Indian 

[AB de Royse777]

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 Just like we did in 1983, Pakistan did in 1992.

Assuming you are from Pakistan.

Bhai, Indian 

I thought you are from Pakistan because you wrote "we" in your last message. It does not matter. Cricket is god in the East as far as I know. There are four nations who are playing test cricket from east. And Test cricket is the highest honer for a cricket player.

[Raja_MBZ]

Chaos before the big world cup:

>Sarfraz Ahmed's Pakistan captaincy for 2019 World Cup under threat

>Twelve debutants later, are SA's World Cup plans any clearer?

>Steve Smith and David Warner injuries: Ian Healy’s grim World Cup warning for Australia


The warm-up matches fixtures for the World Cup have been released today:

[onrise]

The warm up matches will give some insights into the playing team and their current form as well. Though I am sure many new players would be given a chance into this warm up matches so that they can create a bench strength in case if their is an absence of the big player so that team might get the right combination.

[Pffrt]

>Sarfraz Ahmed's Pakistan captaincy for 2019 World Cup under threat

I too think that Sarfaraz should not be the captain. Shoib Malik is a better choice for me. Sarfaraz is a good batsman and he should only carry that responsibilty in the world cup. He will do better. But as a captain, he will not be able to play better.

[Juggy777]

The warm up matches will give some insights into the playing team and their current form as well. Though I am sure many new players would be given a chance into this warm up matches so that they can create a bench strength in case if their is an absence of the big player so that team might get the right combination.

I always like the idea of seeing players during warm up matches before a major tournament, as it gives you a clear idea about their fitness levels and shows the form they’re in.

 

>Sarfraz Ahmed's Pakistan captaincy for 2019 World Cup under threat

I too think that Sarfaraz should not be the captain. Shoib Malik is a better choice for me. Sarfaraz is a good batsman and he should only carry that responsibilty in the world cup. He will do better. But as a captain, he will not be able to play better.

I believe no one will be surprised that Sarfaraz captaincy is under threat, he has himself to be blamed for this mess. I’m not sure if Shoib Malik is the ideal candidate for the job, but then again there’re not many good candidates either.

[eaLiTy]

The warm up matches will give some insights into the playing team and their current form as well. Though I am sure many new players would be given a chance into this warm up matches so that they can create a bench strength in case if their is an absence of the big player so that team might get the right combination.

It is not a good idea to experiment just before the big stage and that too in warm up matches in England where they will be playing the world cup, the experiment and testing the bench must be done well before the tournament and the full team must play those warm up matches to access the playing condition and to get accumulated to the weather, there is no point in checking the bench strength right at the verge of it and every team is testing their combination for the past one year and if they cannot find the right combination still, there is nothing they can do.

[Little Mouse]

I believe no one will be surprised that Sarfaraz captaincy is under threat, he has himself to be blamed for this mess. I’m not sure if Shoib Malik is the ideal candidate for the job, but then again there’re not many good candidates either.

Right now, there is no better choice than Shoaib Malik for Pakistan captaincy. Almost most of the player are still quite young and they do not have a previous captaincy experience. I would go all in all for Malik to be the captain for the world cup.

[Maady]

Its strange that PCB official change captain as per series. article says that sarfraz's tenure as a captain was about to finish or something like this. how can management except consistency with team if they change captain every year.

[UmerIdrees]

England and India are the in form team for the past few years and they have a well rounded team with top players in their playing eleven, England does have a deep batting line up and they have the advantage of playing in their home town which makes things easier for them, but i am not sure about the groups both teams are in.

I will keep India ahead than England. India is predictable with consistency. The betting line up is worlds best and the bowling line up is sharper then so many times in the past.

England has a fair chance. Problem with England is that in big tournaments they lose the patience and give away the chances.

Indian cricket team is very powerful and has the ability to Won the World Cup this year in England but at the same time we cannot deny the fact that England is very powerful in their home grounds and they have the ability to give tough time to India and other strong teams.

[AB de Royse777]

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Indian cricket team is very powerful and has the ability to Won the World Cup this year in England but at the same time we cannot deny the fact that England is very powerful in their home grounds and they have the ability to give tough time to India and other strong teams.

Ahh England. They are another unfortunate team like the chokers. England has yet to win the World Cup can you believe it? They were in finals three times (1979, 1987, 1992) but could not turn any of it to get the trophy.

[mersal]

The warm up matches will give some insights into the playing team and their current form as well. Though I am sure many new players would be given a chance into this warm up matches so that they can create a bench strength in case if their is an absence of the big player so that team might get the right combination.

I always like the idea of seeing players during warm up matches before a major tournament, as it gives you a clear idea about their fitness levels and shows the form they’re in.

 

>Sarfraz Ahmed's Pakistan captaincy for 2019 World Cup under threat

I too think that Sarfaraz should not be the captain. Shoib Malik is a better choice for me. Sarfaraz is a good batsman and he should only carry that responsibilty in the world cup. He will do better. But as a captain, he will not be able to play better.

I believe no one will be surprised that Sarfaraz captaincy is under threat, he has himself to be blamed for this mess. I’m not sure if Shoib Malik is the ideal candidate for the job, but then again there’re not many good candidates either.

yes analysing a player before the match will be very important so it will be the right time to choose the good team and also be the best team to develop the skills it will helpful for them to warm up before the match to get good fitness also.

[Little Mouse]

Indian cricket team is very powerful and has the ability to Won the World Cup this year in England but at the same time we cannot deny the fact that England is very powerful in their home grounds and they have the ability to give tough time to India and other strong teams.

England might play good in their homegrounds but you know considering their current performance, they are not going to have a good journey in world cup. I agree that India have a good chance to win this cup. South Africa is also a deserved team despite their bad luck.

[AB de Royse777]

Guys what is you pick for the WC?
Here is mine...
India
Pakistan it could be Australia too just not sure. I may change my preference later after seeing the warm up matches.

I know this Pakistan team is not performing well but the team is able to beat anyone when they play well together.

[FIFA worldcup]

Guys what is you pick for the WC?
Here is mine...
India
Pakistan it could be Australia too just not sure. I may change my preference later after seeing the warm up matches.

I know this Pakistan team is not performing well but the team is able to beat anyone when they play well together.

I think you have missed out England. For me England is of the favorite to won this world cup on their home ground. 
India is a strong team but i think they may not preform that well on the English wickets. Pakistan can beat anyone on any day but they are not consistent so its hard for them to win all the consecutive knockout matches.

[AB de Royse777]

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I think you have missed out England. For me England is of the favorite to won this world cup on their home ground.  
India is a strong team but i think they may not preform that well on the English wickets. Pakistan can beat anyone on any day but they are not consistent so its hard for them to win all the consecutive knockout matches.

Pakistan in fact did win the Champions Trophy in 2017 in England. No one predicted it but they eventually had a good tournament. The reason I am not considering England to win because the history is not with them. They were in three finals but never was able to win a cup. Funny cricket, they never gone to the home who invented them.

[Maady]

Hey Guys,

My favorite team for World cup is England because this team looks very balanced to me. they bat deep, got a couple of good allrounders and playing in their backyard. those days are gone when the host team used to lose in every world cup.

Other than the Eng team, India is doing pretty good if they manage to get their combination right for playing X1 they no one can stop this team.
I would not be very surprised if India and England playing finals against each other.

Australia is the underdog in this World cup or to some extent Afganistan too. this team can surprise any team in their day, they showed the determination in Asia cup.

Newzealand and Proteas are good teams too but they don't give much confidence as a team.

Personally, I would like to see Ind vs Pak in the world cup final. if it happens then everyone can imagine the excitement in the cricketing World and for sure lockdown in both countries during the match.

All cricket pundits are saying that Englang is fav. have you already figure it out England and Indian team combination? you are ignoring bangladesh team. they can surprise any team too. just like 2007 world cup lol