2019 Cricket World Cup - Discussion & Analysis

[emmybd]

ICC Chief Executive picks South Africa and England as favorite teams to win the world cup:

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson picks the favorites to win the World Cup

https://www.crictracker.com/icc-chief-executive-david-richardson-picks-the-favourites-to-win-the-world-cup/

“South Africa must be my favourites but if you ask me who can win it then it is anybody’s game. If England do not win at home, the No 1 team in the world right now, they’ll never win it,” he said in an interview to India Today.

South Africa is definitely a very good team, but in big matches in the World Cup they miserably failed in the past, so there is no point of thinking that this time it would be different. My pick is India or Australia, i think both of them have got very good chance of winning 2019 World Cup.

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[AB de Royse777]

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South Africa is definitely a very good team, but in big matches in the World Cup they miserably failed in the past, so there is no point of thinking that this time it would be different. My pick is India or Australia, i think both of them have got very good chance of winning 2019 World Cup.

Agree with South African's tragedy.
England is the same. No Major trophy under their belt.

It's seems these two teams are out of luck in big tournaments.

[JSRAW]

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Agree with South African's tragedy.
England is the same. No Major trophy under their belt.

It's seems these two teams are out of luck in big tournaments.

Make no mistake for England this time they are very good in ODI in recent times and playing very good cricket for last 1 year or so, minus Windies tour lol

For Australian team, @Vella can help all of us, if he happens to stop by here, as far as I know, he's the only OZ who hangs out in Cricket's thread and if by any chance

I got some extra free time then will post my choice of the squad for some teams( along with England and India)

[AB de Royse777]

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Make no mistake for England this time they are very good in ODI in recent times and playing very good cricket for last 1 year or so, minus Windies tour lol

I like the term minus Windies tour LOL
Add this too:
I am very honest about it that England is very good team but minus wining a world cup ever. The luck never favoured them like South Africa.

[Haunebu]

Could be good brain-storming and would be great if everyone can post their respective 2 top fav's team combinations?

For India, I expect the following will be a great combination.
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@pfft

I guess we all have more or less same 15 men squad for Indian Team. Why did you exclude Ambati Raydu(number 4) and Dinesh Kartik(chances are low for him but he can take Rishab place in the squad if Rishab get dropped)

They both are still very much in the race because Rishab pant doing nothing much and needs something extraordinary to justify his place. Indians need a solid batsman at number 4 spot because there is a very slim chance of Dhoni playing at number 4.

KL Rahul's world cup ticket is final no matter he performs or not. he's the back-up opener and Virat's fav boy. he can give up his number 3 spot for Rahul only.

I doubt that Hardik and Vijay Shankar both playing in the same match unless team management sending Vijay Shankar at 4 number.

Why in the world do you think that there is a slim chance for Dhoni to play at number 4? I disagree since I feel that there is a strong chance for him to play at number 4 or 5.

Hardik might be selected over Vijay though since he has proven to be far more reliable over time. Pant needs to perform in order to seal his berth in the team though.

[JSRAW]

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Why in the world do you think that there is a slim chance for Dhoni to play at number 4? I disagree since I feel that there is a strong for him to play at number 4 or 5.

Hardik might be selected over Vijay though since he has proven to be far more reliable over time. Pant needs to perform in order to seal his berth in the team though.

Well bro for obvious reason, Dhoni doesn't like and doesn't want to bat at number 4.

In his 300+ ODI

30 times he batted at number 4
79 times at number 5
126 times at number 6
33 times at number 7

Hardik is the first choice for team management and very rightly so. he's a very good cricketer in the shorter format. his injury is worrisome tho...

[logicgate]

Could be good brain-storming and would be great if everyone can post their respective 2 top fav's team combinations?

For India, I expect the following will be a great combination.
.................................................

@pfft

I guess we all have more or less same 15 men squad for Indian Team. Why did you exclude Ambati Raydu(number 4) and Dinesh Kartik(chances are low for him but he can take Rishab place in the squad if Rishab get dropped)

They both are still very much in the race because Rishab pant doing nothing much and needs something extraordinary to justify his place. Indians need a solid batsman at number 4 spot because there is a very slim chance of Dhoni playing at number 4.

KL Rahul's world cup ticket is final no matter he performs or not. he's the back-up opener and Virat's fav boy. he can give up his number 3 spot for Rahul only.

I doubt that Hardik and Vijay Shankar both playing in the same match unless team management sending Vijay Shankar at 4 number.

Why in the world do you think that there is a slim chance for Dhoni to play at number 4? I disagree since I feel that there is a strong for him to play at number 4 or 5.

Hardik might be selected over Vijay though since he has proven to be far more reliable over time. Pant needs to perform in order to seal his berth in the team though.

  Cricket is not only being play by India but also it is good to know now in Pakistan it is being play on high scale, as far as I know cricket is famous and the most popular game in middle east, I think so many nations are cricket lovers and as a person and Pakistani I think this 2019 cricket world cup will be for Pakistan.

[Raja_MBZ]

Sourav Ganguly picks his Indian squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Sourav Ganguly’s 15-man India squad for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019:

Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav.

as far as I know cricket is famous and the most popular game in middle east

The Middle East? I guess you're talking about South Asia, mate.

[JSRAW]

Sourav Ganguly picks his Indian squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Sourav Ganguly’s 15-man India squad for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019:

Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav.

All looks good with Dada's squad but didn't understand the logic behind Umesh Yadav here. maybe according to dada India can use 4th seamer as well for low profile match or in case of giving rest to front line bowlers. have to check his recent interviews for his perspective.

@Raja bhai What's your home team squad? everyone only talking about the Indian team here 

as far as I know cricket is famous and the most popular game in middle east

The Middle East? I guess you're talking about South Asia, mate.

Maybe a Pakistani national living in Qatar or Dubai? Good amount of South Asian lives in the Middle East.

[Pffrt]

@pfft

After Royse, it's me, lol. Pffrt.

I guess we all have more or less same 15 men squad for Indian Team. Why did you exclude Ambati Raydu(number 4) and Dinesh Kartik(chances are low for him but he can take Rishab place in the squad if Rishab get dropped)

They both are still very much in the race because Rishab pant doing nothing much and needs something extraordinary to justify his place. Indians need a solid batsman at number 4 spot because there is a very slim chance of Dhoni playing at number 4.

No matter who is playing where, I don't think Dhoni will be missed a single match from world cup team. Moreover, his recent performance is not too bad. Rayudu can be an option in the place of my list replacing Risabh but I think Virat will think much about Risabh.

I doubt that Hardik and Vijay Shankar both playing in the same match unless team management sending Vijay Shankar at 4 number.

Shankar is performing well, yes, I also have doubt about him and I mentioned a note for him. I think it will be a better idea to keep him in the XI.Yes, it will be a hard decision to keep him.

For the 4th place, I think Dhoni is a better option than anyone India have available.

[tanvir232]

Defending champions Australia gets a relatively lower probability due to their poor performance at England recently.But they shown their capabilities in  INDIA.All over things My hot Favourite team for 2019 world cup ENGLAND,AUSTRALIA,SOUTH AFRICA,BANGLADES.England most favourite because of their oneday performance and also be the No-1  ranking team. 

[Little Mouse]

My hot Favourite team for 2019 world cup ENGLAND,AUSTRALIA,SOUTH AFRICA,BANGLADES.

Please write Bangladesh correctly.
If you don't mind, how you think Bangladesh will be a favorite one here? They have a lot of lacking and you know they are playing poorly against New Zealand too. The most they can go at the 2nd stage of the tournament.

[Haunebu]

Defending champions Australia gets a relatively lower probability due to their poor performance at England recently.But they shown their capabilities in  INDIA.All over things My hot Favourite team for 2019 world cup ENGLAND,AUSTRALIA,SOUTH AFRICA,BANGLADES.England most favourite because of their oneday performance and also be the No-1  ranking team. 

Bangladesh? Seriously? Why in the world do you think that Bangladesh has a chance to lift the world cup after their dismal performance currently?

Ranks do not mean everything. They are simply meant for reference.

[JSRAW]

No matter who is playing where, I don't think Dhoni will be missed a single match from world cup team. Moreover, his recent performance is not too bad. Rayudu can be an option in the place of my list replacing Risabh but I think Virat will think much about Risabh.

@Pffrt 
Yeah, India can't miss his best tactician. Dhoni should and must play all matches.

Rishab is one of my fav players but if he's not justifying his place then he shouldn't be in this World cup squad. it should be based on only Merits.

Shankar is performing well, yes, I also have doubt about him and I mentioned a note for him. I think it will be a better idea to keep him in the XI.Yes, it will be a hard decision to keep him.

For the 4th place, I think Dhoni is a better option than anyone India have available.

Indeed Shankar is doing a very good job. Chances are he will make in World Cup squad. in playing XI depends on the condition and team combination and rightly so.

Dhoni is experienced batsman and Dhoni should play Number 4 in case of top-order collapse. but like I mentioned earlier he doesn't want to bat at number 4.

[AB de Royse777]

Defending champions Australia gets a relatively lower probability due to their poor performance at England recently.But they shown their capabilities in  INDIA.All over things My hot Favourite team for 2019 world cup ENGLAND,AUSTRALIA,SOUTH AFRICA,BANGLADES.England most favourite because of their oneday performance and also be the No-1  ranking team. 

Bangladesh? Seriously? Why in the world do you think that Bangladesh has a chance to lift the world cup after their dismal performance currently?

Ranks do not mean everything. They are simply meant for reference.

Guys!
Watch today's match between India and Australia. Whoever will win this match they will lift the world cup :-p

[Little Mouse]

Guys!
Watch today's match between India and Australia. Whoever will win this match they will lift the world cup :-p

So, have you got any information about match fixing? 

True that both of the team are playing well and have a chance of winning the world cup. If Australia be able to perform the same in world cup, they have a better chance then India because England is more familiar for them than India.

[AB de Royse777]

Guys!
Watch today's match between India and Australia. Whoever will win this match they will lift the world cup :-p

So, have you got any information about match fixing? 
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No, my idea was wild like the other guy who said Bangladesh can lift the world cup. It does not cost to speak so write whatever you want to write :-)

Anyway, the truth is these two team has the most potential to win this years world cup. I think most of us will agree with this.

[Little Mouse]

No, my idea was wild like the other guy who said Bangladesh can lift the world cup. It does not cost to speak so write whatever you want to write :-)

That was a dumb predict. If he said Pakistan, I would still think twice and you know how I measure Pakistan team, hahaha.

Anyway, the truth is these two team has the most potential to win this years world cup. I think most of us will agree with this.

Not agree, Australia has less chance of even reaching in final. I guess it's India and most of us will agree with this, anyway, it's far away and anything can happen in between this period.

[JSRAW]

No, my idea was wild like the other guy who said Bangladesh can lift the world cup. It does not cost to speak so write whatever you want to write :-)

Anyway, the truth is these two team has the most potential to win this years world cup. I think most of us will agree with this.

@Royse bhai you should name Srilanka if we are going in that direction 

I still have my reservation that Oz team can lift the World cup but they are the underdog in the upcoming World cup ( I already mentioned that before)

Having said that they are making a good case for themselves after playing good cricket against India.

[Indymoney]

No, my idea was wild like the other guy who said Bangladesh can lift the world cup. It does not cost to speak so write whatever you want to write :-)

Anyway, the truth is these two team has the most potential to win this years world cup. I think most of us will agree with this.

@Royse bhai you should name Srilanka if we are going in that direction 

I still have my reservation that Oz team can lift the World cup but they are the underdog in the upcoming World cup ( I already mentioned that before)

Having said that they are making a good case for themselves after playing good cricket against India.

@JSRAW you are right after this series Aussies are clearly third favorite for this world cup they done great job and this all happen on good time so we can saw now they are underdog for this world.