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Mumbai face tall challenge at home

Fourth in the points table, Mumbai need a win, but with defending champions Karnataka as their opponents, the task is not going to be easy

05-Feb-2015•Amol Karhadkar

Underprepared Zimbabwe face tough times

A dispute over contracts and a tricky financial situation have deprived Zimbabwe of slick preparation and frequent competition, but not dimmed their resolve

05-Feb-2015•Firdose Moonda

Conditions shrink India's chances

World Cup 2015 is never going to be smooth sailing for India given the conditions, but with the nature of the format and shrinking competition in world cricket, they can't be ruled out either

04-Feb-2015•Sidharth Monga

Cricket's unpredictables look for 1992 encore

Their unpredictability remains a big weapon as an inexperienced Pakistan side look to reclaim their second World Cup title on the same shores where they won in 1992

03-Feb-2015•Umar Farooq

Last homely house before World Cup expedition

New Zealand are leading 1-0 in the two-match series against Pakistan. The second ODI is the last international game before the World Cup

02-Feb-2015•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

West Indies in need of redemption song

West Indies come into the World Cup looking to redeem a reputation tarnished by the events of 2014 but the absence of key players, and a new leadership, still pose a challenge

02-Feb-2015•Garth Wattley

Bangladesh out to prove they belong

After a wretched 2014 which did not yield a single win against a top team, Bangladesh will be determined to show the world that they can wrestle with the very best

01-Feb-2015•Mohammad Isam

Lambs in a lion's den

Commendable as it is to be playing in only their second World Cup, UAE's complete lack of experience and a team full of novices could mean a very forgettable campaign

31-Jan-2015•Peter Della Penna

Giant slayers eye another big hunt

They go to Australia and New Zealand with a relatively inexperienced squad, but only few would underestimate the fight and determination of Ireland, who already have two big World Cup scalps to their name

31-Jan-2015•Alex Winter

Australia and England battle for trophy

ESPNcricinfo's preview of the Carlton Mid Tri-Series final between Australia and England at the WACA

31-Jan-2015•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale

Teams gear up for final World Cup prep

In what might be the shortest turnaround between completely separate series, New Zealand farewell the Sri Lanka side they have dominated, and rejoin battle against Pakistan, who had tested them, across formats, in the UAE

30-Jan-2015•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Scotland search for maiden win in World Cup

Scotland have never won a World cup game in their previous two appearances. Can they end that run of defeats in 2015? A preview of the Scotland's prospects in Australia and New Zealand

30-Jan-2015•Alan Gardner

Newbies Afghanistan aim to make a splash

Afghanistan are mixing with the big boys for the first time on cricket's biggest stage. They have the raw talent to steal the spotlight for a while

30-Jan-2015•Peter Della Penna

England and India prepare for knockout

ESPNcricinfo's preview of the Carlton Mid Tri-Series match between England and India at the WACA

29-Jan-2015•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale

Mumbai underdogs against strong Baroda

Rather than being the formidable force they have always been, Mumbai appear to be underdogs against hosts Baroda, who have been boosted by the presence of the Pathan brothers and Munaf Patel

28-Jan-2015•Amol Karhadkar in Vadodara

SL seek end to cycle of losses

With the series wrapped up 4-1 before the seventh ODI in Wellington, New Zealand will be looking to rest their key players and test the strength of their wider squad

28-Jan-2015•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

de Kock returns in boost for South Africa preparation

ESPNcricinfo previews the fifth ODI from Centurion

27-Jan-2015•The preview by Firdose Moonda

Winless India need to avoid defeat

If India don't win or tie or get a no-result against Australia, they will leave themselves with an unenviable task of needing to beat England with a bonus point and also making up a pretty significant difference between their and England's net run-rate

25-Jan-2015•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

Can perennial underachievers Sylhet deliver?

What to look out for in the various teams, in the National Cricket League 2014-15

24-Jan-2015•Mohammad Isam

Dhaka Division start as favourites again

What to look out for in the various teams, in the National Cricket League 2014-15

24-Jan-2015•Mohammad Isam

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