These are the cricketers who have a great opportunity presented before them to establish themselves as best players in their team as well as in world cricket.
YUVRAJ SINGH
He is the most elegant left-handed batsman in world cricket today next only to the KING Brian Charles Lara, sometimes even better than the KING. From the day one of his international cricketing career he is a match-winner for his country. Initially he was not consistent. Now for last two years he has raised his game to another level and showing more consistency now. Only drawback for this gifted player is that he has not had his footing strong enough in Test cricket. I hope that will change after this world cup. After Sachin and Dravid, he is going to take India’s batting mantle. If we want to win this world cup he has to be at peak of his form and fitness. Look out for some amazing match winning knocks from his blade in this world cup and the world cup is ours.
KEVIN PIETERSEN
He is currently averaging over 50 in shorter version of the game with good strike rate. England can certainly dream of winning this world cup because of him. He is already the number one batsman in his team. But most of his knocks have been in vain like Sachin; he has to get support from his teammates. The world cup stage is ideal for him to establish him as one of the best in the business.
MAHELA JAYAWARDENE
He is the most under-rated batsman in world cricket today; he himself has to be blamed partly for this because he has not utilized his talent properly. In Test cricket he is the number one batsman of his side. But in one-dayers his record is not that great and is overshadowed by Jayasuriya and Sangakkara. Srilanka looks a better side under him. This world cup will be a good platform for him to lead from the front.
CHRIS GAYLE
This giant has already taken the batting mantle form Lara. He is more than a useful bowler in shorter version; his captain is using him as a regular bowler. Windies fortunes largely depend on his performance of course KING is there though. He might be the contender for the player of the tournament along with the likes of Yuvraj, Collingwood and Dravid.
MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI
The difference between the Indian teams of previous world cup and this world cup will be this man. He will be the leading all-rounder in world cricket in coming days, though Sir Garry Sobers won’t accept wicket-keeper batsmen as all-rounders. He is a decent wicket keeper, which is his primary job. But he is more renowned for his swashbuckling batting. He is not just a slogger; he knows when to defend and attack. He is going to rock this world cup with both his belligerent batting and his glove work behind the stumps.
MICHAEL CLARKE
He started off brilliantly against India, but he went into a brief lull. Then he came back with a bang. His brilliant run is temporarily halted by hip injury. I hope he is fit now and raring to go. He is a good player of spin bowling and pitches would be a good challenge for him to showcase his skills. He is also a useful slow bowler; I think he is the one who took 6 wickets against India at Mumbai. In Australian team brimming with talent he would want to be at a level greater than others. This world cup would be ideal for him to do so.
MIKHAYA NTINI
Ntini, along with Bond, is a genuine quick bowler with clean action. He is the toast of his nation. But in performances so far, he is a shade below Shaun Pollock. He has pace, skill, attitude and energy to be the leader of his country’s bowling attack. This world cup might be the stage for him to move one step further.
YUVRAJ SINGH
He is the most elegant left-handed batsman in world cricket today next only to the KING Brian Charles Lara, sometimes even better than the KING. From the day one of his international cricketing career he is a match-winner for his country. Initially he was not consistent. Now for last two years he has raised his game to another level and showing more consistency now. Only drawback for this gifted player is that he has not had his footing strong enough in Test cricket. I hope that will change after this world cup. After Sachin and Dravid, he is going to take India’s batting mantle. If we want to win this world cup he has to be at peak of his form and fitness. Look out for some amazing match winning knocks from his blade in this world cup and the world cup is ours.
KEVIN PIETERSEN
He is currently averaging over 50 in shorter version of the game with good strike rate. England can certainly dream of winning this world cup because of him. He is already the number one batsman in his team. But most of his knocks have been in vain like Sachin; he has to get support from his teammates. The world cup stage is ideal for him to establish him as one of the best in the business.
MAHELA JAYAWARDENE
He is the most under-rated batsman in world cricket today; he himself has to be blamed partly for this because he has not utilized his talent properly. In Test cricket he is the number one batsman of his side. But in one-dayers his record is not that great and is overshadowed by Jayasuriya and Sangakkara. Srilanka looks a better side under him. This world cup will be a good platform for him to lead from the front.
CHRIS GAYLE
This giant has already taken the batting mantle form Lara. He is more than a useful bowler in shorter version; his captain is using him as a regular bowler. Windies fortunes largely depend on his performance of course KING is there though. He might be the contender for the player of the tournament along with the likes of Yuvraj, Collingwood and Dravid.
MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI
The difference between the Indian teams of previous world cup and this world cup will be this man. He will be the leading all-rounder in world cricket in coming days, though Sir Garry Sobers won’t accept wicket-keeper batsmen as all-rounders. He is a decent wicket keeper, which is his primary job. But he is more renowned for his swashbuckling batting. He is not just a slogger; he knows when to defend and attack. He is going to rock this world cup with both his belligerent batting and his glove work behind the stumps.
MICHAEL CLARKE
He started off brilliantly against India, but he went into a brief lull. Then he came back with a bang. His brilliant run is temporarily halted by hip injury. I hope he is fit now and raring to go. He is a good player of spin bowling and pitches would be a good challenge for him to showcase his skills. He is also a useful slow bowler; I think he is the one who took 6 wickets against India at Mumbai. In Australian team brimming with talent he would want to be at a level greater than others. This world cup would be ideal for him to do so.
MIKHAYA NTINI
Ntini, along with Bond, is a genuine quick bowler with clean action. He is the toast of his nation. But in performances so far, he is a shade below Shaun Pollock. He has pace, skill, attitude and energy to be the leader of his country’s bowling attack. This world cup might be the stage for him to move one step further.
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