Analysis

No clear favourites and the vast range of conditions in India mean the 2023 edition is deliciously set up to intrigue - but there remain some things that have brought teams success of late. Here's a rundown

He has captained in only four ODIs so far, and as an automatic pick, his inclusion might affect the balance of the bowling attack

His transformation has been remarkable, and he has earned his place as India's premier white-ball wristspinner

Debutant shows guts as jostle for post-World Cup era begins

His patchy form means he is no longer Bangladesh's first-choice left-arm pacer despite his end-over skills. So now he's looking to add to his repertoire

The Asia Cup final featured a display of high-intensity, wicket-seeking new-ball bowling from India, with spot-on execution to boot

Match-winners at both ends of their order took them to No. 1 in the ODI rankings - now form and fitness worries threaten to expose a soft middle at the World Cup

Batter can only wait and hope after back spasm keeps him on sidelines during Stokes onslaught

Bowling for the first time in ODIs since his return from back injury, he subjected the Pakistan top order to an absolute nightmare

The problem, however, is he averages just 16.55 with the bat in the last four years and has not scored a half-century in 29 innings

If England are to defend their title, input from Stokes, Root, Buttler, Rashid et al will be key

How long the ride lasts is anyone's guess, but for now, the new slinga in town is doing everything in his power to prove he belongs

Big-match temperament and growing tactical acumen makes for a compelling package

The white ball has swung prodigiously in the men's competition, and openers have struggled to counter it

One bounced batters out, the other had them playing and missing in a typically crafty showing - India's selectors will be a pleased lot as they firm up plans for bigger challenges ahead

It was a performance of ups and downs that further endears you to a cricketer

Kishan has made a compelling case with three straight ODI fifties, but Samson could get another go in the Asia Cup if Rahul isn't fit

Winning Tests in England isn't easy. Australia won three and lost two out of six. But if "Ashes tend to define eras or legacies", Cummins' team fell short

With both Kohli and Rohit rested and India suffering a collapse, either batter could have chaperoned the batting line-up

The team's new approach wasn't his natural game, but they believed he could adapt and now he believes it too