They’re predicting it to be the closest World Cup ever. The 10 best cricket teams in the world duke it out over six weeks to find a winner.
Cricket World Cup captains. Photo: Supplied: ICC
England has the home advantage but India the most experience. Australia have all their stars back and a reputation to rebuild while the West Indies can beat anyone on their day. South Africa are as strong as ever, but still haven’t cracked a World Cup. And watch out for Afghanistan and the man some call the best bowler in the world, Rashid Khan.
But what about the Black Caps? Can they go one better than the loss in the 2015 final?
White Ferns superstar Sophie Devine and RNZ’s Ben Strang join hosts Zoe George and Justin Gregory to talk about the makeup of the teams, the shape of the tournament and make their predictions for who will be holding up the cup at the end of the competition.
We also meet new Black Caps batting coach Peter Fulton and former PM Helen Clark talks leadership and women in sport.
The Black Caps sing the national anthem. Photo: Photosport
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