The World Cup

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  ENGLAND...THE ETERNAL BRIDESMAIDS

England...the eternal bridesmaids. Three World Cup Finals...three heartbreaking losses. Can the professionals finally break the jinx? England have had a two-month layoff after the Ashes. That may be their main weakness. However, with some exciting players in the lineup, they might just spring a surprise.

1. Alec Stewart (C) (W.K.) (B) Right Hand Batsman

2. Adam Hollioake (A.R.) Right Hand Batsman, Right Arm Medium

3. Graham Thorpe (B) Left Hand Batsman

4. Nasser Hussain (B) Right Hand Batsman

5. Ian Austin (A.R.) Left Hand Bat, Right Arm Medium

6. Neil Fairbrother (B) Left Hand Batsman

7. Andrew Flintoff (A.R.) Right Hand Batsman, Right Hand Medium

8. Nick Knight (B) Left Hand Batsman

9. Robert Croft (Bo) Right Hand Batsman, Right Arm Offspin

10. Mark Ealham (A.R.) Right Hand Batsman, Right Arm Medium

11. Angus Fraser (Bo) Right Hand Batsman, Right Arm Fast Medium

12. Darren Gough (Bo) Right Hand Batsman, Right Arm Fast

13. Graeme Hick (A.R.) Right Hand Batsman, Right Arm Offspin

14. Vince Wells (B) Right Hand Batsman

15. Alan Mullally (Bo) Left Hand Batsman, Left Arm Fast Medium

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