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The England Team comes to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 with a disastrous 0-5 whitewash at the hands of Australia in Ashes Series 2006. A team that ended the year 2005 on a high note, could not do anything significant in 2006. .
Nonetheless, the key players of England team have shown the capability of bouncing back with renewed vigor and are set to make a mark in the Cricket World Cup 2007.
Having been the pioneers of cricket, England has not won any of the eight World Cups held till date. Thus, the key players in England team will be keen on shedding this notoriety and laying claims on ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 in West Indies.
Captain Michael Vaughan will lead the bandwagon of England players, comprising experienced oldies and hot-blooded newcomers, into the World Cup 2007. He is expected to play the crucial role of leading with example.
Andrew Flintoff, a key player in England team and one of the world’s best all-rounders, is back after an injury and craving to show his true mettle to the world.
Andrew Strauss, opening batsman of England, will be keen to do away with the tag of ‘one-match wonder’ and show his class as a batsman during the World Cup 2007.
Paul Collingwood is one of the most inconspicuous players in Team England. He is well-versed with the art of coming up with well-timed runs and wickets that have proven beneficial in his team’s success. He is definitely one of the key players in England World Cup 2007 squad.
Kevin Pietersen, Liam Plunkett and Ian Bell are trusted lieutenants amongst the younger brigade. They will bring in the much-needed aggressiveness and power in the team’s performance during ICC Cricket World Cup 2007
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