Thursday 17 March 2011

England won the Toss and will bat first against West Indies


According to the fresh reports from the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, England is all set to face West Indies in today’s match Played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai (neutral venue).  

England will bat first against West Indies

England has won the toss and will bat. Tremlett in for Anderson, Tredwell for Shahzad and Wright for Collingwood, it's all true. Apart from the Wright opening bit, Prior will share the duty with Strauss.

England now has to compete with India, West Indies and Bangladesh to qualify for the Quarterfinals.


On the other hand, West Indies is also a strong contender in Group B for securing a berth in quarterfinals.


            England squad:-

AJ Strauss*, JM Anderson, IR Bell, RS Bopara, TT Bresnan, PD Collingwood, EJG Morgan, MJ Prior†, A Shahzad, GP Swann, JC Tredwell, CT Tremlett, IJL Trott, LJ Wright, MH Yardy.


            West Indies squad:-

DJG Sammy*, SJ Benn, D Bishoo, DM Bravo, S Chanderpaul, KA Edwards, CH Gayle, NO Miller, KA Pollard, R Rampaul, KAJ Roach, AD Russell, RR Sarwan, DS Smith, DC Thomas†.



Umpires SJ Davis and BNJ Oxenford

TV umpire SJA Taufel

Match referee RS Mahanama

Reserve umpire SK Tarapore

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