In a day from now, we will be in the month of the ICC Cricket World Cup. And while Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his mates savour a short break after their South African sojourn, there won’t be any drop in the flow of cricket analysis and arguments. India must be counted as a contender considering how well they have played in the recent past. The ability of Dhoni’s team to dust themselves off from adversity and rejoin battle is one great channel of hope when it comes to striving for world cricket’s greatest prize.

But there are other teams which are capable of being a threat to India’s ambition. England have enhanced their reputation with a second Ashes win in two years, but we shouldn’t forget they have a lot of ammo in their one-day arsenal too. Pakistan can never be ruled out and Australia seem to have the nerve needed to win at big tournaments. Former champions Sri Lanka have the muscle to fancy another triumph and there are times when South Africa doesn’t choke. In a way, this World Cup is anyone’s game. What better news for 50-over cricket that is always being threatened by the Twenty20 fare! February 19 to April 2 is set to be an extraordinarily exciting phase of the year for cricket lovers. It will. Period.

We hope you enjoy your Cuppa just as much as we did putting it together for you.
Clayton Murzello