2011 World Cup not beyond New Zealand

After observing New Zealand's strong showings in one-dayers in the past six months, including the run to the ICC Champions Trophy final and the series victory over Pakistan in the UAE, Mark Richardson makes the bold claim in the Herald on Sunday that New Zealand have the goods to win the 2011 World Cup in the subcontinent.

Ryder and Brendon McCullum are potentially a devastating combination but if Ingram can back up his top debut, there's cover at the top. The openers are backed up by Martin Guptill, who is proven now at ODI level, and Ross Taylor, who is approaching world class.

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Factor in the return of Shane Bond and Kyle Mills, then there's competition for the last spot in Ian Butler, Daryl Tuffey, Tim Southee, Andy MacKay and Nathan McCullum. There's plenty of batting ability in that lot, too.