World Cup 2015: Australia Favourites, Says Gavaskar; Amitabh Bachchan Nervous
The Australians are playing in their backyard and don't have a visible weakness. They are the overwhelming favourites to lift the World Cup for the fifth time.
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- Updated: February 09, 2015 10:53 PM IST
The countdown to 2015 World Cup has begun. Defending champions India are struggling to find the right combination as other teams fine tune their preparation. Here's a look at the three biggest stories from the World Cup.
1. Australia Favourites to Win World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar
Australia are the firm favourites to win the World Cup. They have a very balanced side and in home conditions, they have proved themselves to be quite an unbeatable force in the last 18 months. In an exclusive chat with NDTV in Sydney, Ian Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar and VVS Laxman expressed their views about why the Aussies are the team to beat at their own backyard. (Read more)
2. Amitabh Bachchan Nervous Before Commentary Debut
Actor Abhishek Bachchan says his father Amitabh Bachchan is a tad nervous about making his debut as a commentator for the India-Pakistan match during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Adelaide on February 15. (Read more)
3. Ishant Sharma Says it Would be Unforgivable if he Played with an Injury
Ishant Sharma will miss a World Cup for the second time in his career. He has been replaced by Mohit Sharma in the squad. (Read More)