Pietersen- Pietersen has Conformed that he will open the batting with Strauss at the top of the order. England have struggled in one day cricket to fill that second opener space as they have tried with Davies (who isnt in the world cup squad) and Prior who failed at the top.
Swann- Graeme Swann has become an father for the first time. This is significant for England as that means he will be available for the first match in the cricket world cup against the Netherlands.
Imran Khan- The former Pakistan fast bowler who lead his Pakistan to victory at the 1992 world cup believes the media put too much pressure on the Indian players and this hinders there chances of winning the world cup.
ICC- The ICC have expressed there disappointment and there opposition of Butt getting a TV pundit role for the cricket world cup. They feel this isnt right and should not happen.
Farokh Engineer The former Lancashire and India spin bowler has expressed disappointment that Eden Gardens is not being used for the England vs India match. He feels its one of India's greatest stadiums and its sad to not be used for England vs India. He also states that England do have a chance in this world cup but it will depend a lot on Swann on the spinning wickets in India. In contrast Mark Waugh says that one big team always goes out early in the world cup and believes that will be England this time.
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