SIR VIVIAN RICHARDS: My top 10 players to watch-out for at the ICC CWC 2015

Staying with the Australian team, it also boasts of Glenn Maxwellin its ranks. He is an enormously talented player, but he hasn’t done enough justice to his ability. This is because we don’t know what he will bring to the field on a particular day.

And this is why he is in my list, because I am interested to see what he can do for his team on home turf. If we get Maxwell at his best, then other teams better watch out for him.

Another such dynamic batsman is New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum. He has been quite consistent off late, certainly more than Maxwell. He is a dynamic batsman and as such I am also curious about what he can do while he is also leading the side. In home conditions he will have to rely on his local knowledge as well as garner immense support from the crowds. This might be his last chance at getting the world champions’ crown.

Kumar Sangakkarawill also be playing in his last ICC Cricket World Cup. Over the last few years, no other batsman has lit up the international cricketing scene the way he has. He has scored heavily in both Tests as well as limited-overs. I have been an avid follower of Sri Lanka cricket and I believe the experience Sangakkara has, he can inspire his team to deliver a good showing at the World Cup.

Looking at the bowlers now, the first name is that of Dale Steynobviously. In my opinion, he is the best fast bowler in the world and has been so for a few years now. He is just so consistent and aggressive, and his ability as a pace bowler is second to none. In the limited-overs arena too, he never looks to contain runs. Steyn’s bowling is based on pace and aggression, and he will get wickets for you irrespective of the format and that puts South Africa in a formidable position. In this coming World Cup, he has an opportunity to do something special for his team and make it a memorable showing for the Proteas after a long time.

The seven-foot tall Mohammad Irfanshould be another fast bowler to watch-out for. Because of his height, the bounce of hard Australia wickets will be very useful for him and he will trouble the batsmen with it. Moreover, he is a left-arm bowler and that angle can create problems as well. If he stays fit throughout the tournament, Pakistan will have a wonderful bowler at its disposal.

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