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England have the superior head-to-head record against West Indies in recent times, but West Indies have Chris Gayle, who has been outstanding in ODIs in India

Of the current squad, only Shivnarine Chanderpaul was around the last time West Indies beat England in the World Cup and Darren Sammy, the captain, hopes that this campaign could mark the turning point

The stat that defines Jonathan Trott's batting seems to be the strike-rate of 77.76, deemed to be too lethargic for the pell-mell pace of today's one-day cricket

A lack of consistency has made Andrew Strauss's team the most watchable at the World Cup, but could now cost them a quarter-final place

These were the scenes Bangladesh needed after last week's embarrassment. These were the scenes the team representing some of the most passionate fans in the world needed

Plays of the day from England's innings against Bangladesh in Chittagong

What now for Kevin Pietersen? When he began his England career, he looked to be their most talented player in a generation, and six years on, it looks like he'll end up being the most fascinating

Andrew Strauss and Tamim Iqbal are as different as two characters and batsmen can be

When you are finally done with the league stages of this tournament, when you are getting yourselves ready for the real exciting parts of the World Cup, please take time to send a note of gratitude to England

An inspired fightback against South Africa has revived a campaign that has been an emotional roller-coaster thus far

Marshmallows can't withstand. Trap them in a clenched fist and they're soon squashed. Heat them up and they become gooey and pliable, a little like the South African middle-order

The Chennai pitch was dry, crusty and rough, as unwelcoming for batsmen as a cold, sniping wind on a frosty day

The Plays of the Day from a thrilling encounter between England and South Africa in Chennai

England's Mr Dependable, Mike Hendrick, on the 1979 World Cup final and other career highlights

England have won their last two bilateral series against South Africa, but most of the other stats suggest Graeme Smith and Co should win this one

Reactions from former players, journalists, and family members on Ireland beating England

Ireland played many more dots and took far fewer singles, but Kevin O'Brien's power-hitting made all of that redundant

On Wednesday night in Bangalore, an Irish legend was born

The plays of the day from an epic contest between England and Ireland in Bangalore

Ed Joyce talks about turning out for Ireland, then England, and moving back