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February 09, 2011 21:26
England penpix of 2011 World Cup squad
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JAMES ANDERSON
Age: 28.
Role: Left-handed batsman, Right-arm fast-medium
Stats: ODIs 137, Runs 183, Highest 20no, Average 6.53, Strike-Rate 41.40, Centuries 0, Fifties 0, Catches 37, Wickets 186, Best Bowling 5-23, Average 30.46, Economy Rate 4.99
The leader of England's attack, he will be generating reverse swing. Proved critics wrong by bowling well in England's Ashes triumph in Australia and will look to do the same at World Cup, having previously struggled in one-dayers in the sub-continent.(Photo: Getty Images)
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IAN BELL
Age: 28.
Role: Right-handed batsman, Right-arm medium
Stats: ODIs 90, Runs 2,776, Highest 126no, Average 35.13, Strike-Rate 72.19, Centuries 1, Fifties 16, Catches 28, Wickets 6, Best Bowling 3-9, Average 34.48, Economy Rate 5.29
Has started to increase the tempo of his run scoring in one-dayers recently, his ability to play spin well and hit the ball over the top from early in an innings could prove valuable in the prevailing conditions.(Photo: Getty Images)
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RAVI BOPARA
Age: 25.
Role: Right-handed batsman, Right-arm medium
Stats: ODIs 54, Runs 1,552, Highest 60, Average 28.50, Strike-Rate 73.45, Centuries 0, Fifties 4, Catches 18, Wickets 10, Best Bowling 4-38, Average 33.10, Economy Rate 5.07
A late call-up after fellow middle-order batsman Eoin Morgan was ruled out with a broken finger, Bopara's experience of the Indian Premier League could prove useful. Likes to go for his shots and offers extra bowling option.(Photo: Getty Images)
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TIM BRESNAN
Age: 25.
Role: Right-handed batsman, Right-arm medium-fast
Stats: ODIs 35, Runs 455, Highest 80, Average 25.27, Strike-Rate 95.38, Centuries 0, Fifties 1, Catches 8, Wickets 40, Best Bowling 4-25, Average 34.05, Economy rate 5.33
More than just the solid seamer, Tim can bowl a 'heavy' ball and is a very useful hitter down the order.(Photo: Getty Images)
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STUART BROAD
Age: 24.
Role: Left-handed batsman, Right-arm fast-medium
Stats: ODIs 73, Runs 372, Highest 45no, Average 12.82, Strike-Rate 72.37, Centuries 0, Fifties 0, Catches 17, Wickets 124, Best Bowling 5-23, Average 25.70, Economy Rate 5.15
Aggressive seamer with the happy knack of taking wickets in the middle overs, he is also a better batsman than raw figures suggest and should be fresh after missing most of the Ashes series with an abdominal strain. Son of former England opener Chris.(Photo: Getty Images)
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PAUL COLLINGWOOD
Age: 34.
Role: Right-handed batsmam, Right-arm medium
Stats: ODIs 193, Runs 5,031, Highest 120no, Average 35.68, Strike-Rate 76.66, Centuries 5, Fifties 26, Catches 107, Wickets 110, Best Bowling 6-31, Average 37.98, Economy Rate 4.96
England's most-capped ODI player is nearing end of an illustrious international career after retiring from Tests in Australia. Has been struggling for runs of late and bowling can be hit or miss. But still England's best outfielder.(Photo: Getty Images)
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KEVIN PIETERSEN
Age: 30.
Role: Right-handed batsman, Right arm off-spin
Stats: ODIs 110, Runs 3,517, Highest 116, Average 41.37, Strike-Rate 86.88, Centuries 7, Fifties 21, Catches 32, Wickets 7, Best Bowling 2-22, Average 41.28 Economy Rate 5.59
The squad's most talented batsman, England would love him to come good in India where he averages nearly 58. Can change course of innings with an array of strokes, his off-spin could be a factor too.(Photo: getty Images)
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MATT PRIOR
Age: 28.
Role: Right-hand batsman, Wicketkeeper
Stats: ODIs 61, Runs 4,857, Highest 87, Average 25.08, Strike-Rate 76.29, Centuries 0, Fifties 3, Catches 64, Stumpings 5
Only recently back in the squad after displacing rival gloveman Steven Davies, he has still to convince as one-day opener despite making 67 against Australia in Adelaide last month and may be better in middle-order. Increasingly reliable keeper.(Photo: Getty Images)
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AJMAL SHAHZAD
Age: 25.
Role: Right-handed batsman, Right-arm fast-medium
Stats: ODIs 9, Runs 32, Highest 9, Average 6.40, Strike-Rate 58.18, Centuries 0, Fifties 0, Catches 4, Wickets 14, Best Bowling 3-41, Average 28.14, Economy Rate 4.92
Lively seamer who, like Yorkshire colleague Bresnan, lacks nothing in self-confidence and has ability to make the ball swing. But can be wild as was the case with a flurry of wides in third ODI v Australia in Sydney.(Photo: Getty Images)
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GRAEME SWANN
Age: 31.
Role: Right-handed batsman, Right-arm off-spin
Stats: ODIs 44, Runs 299, Highest 34, Average 12.45, Strike-Rate 79.52, Centuries 0, Fifties 0, Catches 19, Wickets 60, Best Bowling 5-28, Average 24.63, Economy Rate 4.51
Arguably world's leading spinner on current form, much will be expected of him on turning local pitches. Also a dangerous lower-order batsman. Should be fit following minor knee and back injuries.(Photo: Getty Images)
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JAMES TREDWELL
Age: 28.
Role: Left-handed batsman, Right-arm off-spin
Stats: ODIs 3, Runs 18, Highest 16, Average 18, Strike-Rate 58.06, Centuries 0, Fifties 0, Catches 0, Wickets 0, Ecomomy Rate 5.42
Unlikely to feature unless Swann unfit but will hope he can follow recent England 'reserve' trend and step to international level if called upon.(Photo: Getty Images)
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JONATHAN TROTT
Age: 29.
Role: Right-handed batsman, Right-arm medium
Stats: ODIS 18, Runs 858, Highest 137, Average 56.62, Strike-Rate 77.57, Centuries 3, Fifties 6, Catches 5, Wickets 2, Best Bowling 2-31, Average 76.00, Economy Rate 5.33
England's form one-day batsman following his superb career best 137 against Australia in Sydney, he has become the top order 'rock' in both Tests and one-dayers after being criticised for slow run-rate. Sharp outfielder.(Photo: Getty Images)
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LUKE WRIGHT
Age: 25.
Role: Right-handed batsman, Right-arm medium-fast
Stats: ODIs 44, Runs 656, Highest 52, Average 21.86, Strike-Rate 90.48, Centuries 0, Fifties 2, Catches 17, Wickets 15, Best Bowling 2-34, Average 55.20, Economy Rate 5.11
Yet to live up to the potential at the international level for all his big-hitting and surprisingly sharp pace bowling at county level. Saves plenty of runs with athletic fielding.(Photo: Getty Images)
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MICHAEL YARDY
Age: 30.
Role: Left-handed batsman, Left-arm orthodox spin
Stats: ODIs 25, Runs 307, Highest 60no, Average 23.61, Strike-Rate 69.93, Centuries 0, Fifties 2, Catches 9, Wickets 19, Best Bowling 3-24, Average 48.21, Economy Rate 4.67
Yet to be as effective in ODIs as T20s, he fires the ball with left-arm 'darts' in bid to keep run-rate down although rarely in wickets himself. Has been shunted up and down order and will look to support bigger hitters.(Photo: Getty Images)
